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DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EA38V

P13 Basic Operations

Operating Instructions

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. Example:
The region number of this unit is “1”.
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”.

ALL

1
2

If you have any questions contact
1-800-211-PANA(7262)

The warranty can be found on page 87.
La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 88−91.

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Precautions
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
 USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
 DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus
from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from
AC receptacle.

FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMR-EA38V
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
(Inside of product)

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
2) Keep these instructions.
they exit from the apparatus.
3) Heed all warnings.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4) Follow all instructions.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
the manufacturer’s instructions.
injury from tip-over.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
long periods of time.
produce heat.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Getting Started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

Unit Care
The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette
smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
Do not place the unit on amplifiers
or equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
The unit should not be installed
or operated near large magnets
or electromagnetic devices. Such
devices can damage pre-recorded
VHS recordings.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the unit.
The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed
to operate in the horizontal position.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray and cassette
compartment are empty. Failure to do so will risk severely
damaging the disc, tape and the unit.

Cautions about condensation

Maintenance
To clean the unit
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions
that came with the cloth.
To clean the DVD lens
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, possibly making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP
To clean the video heads
Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play.
If the picture does not improve, use a head-cleaning cassette. If the
problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.
Head-cleaning cassette: NV-TCL30PT

Condensation can cause unreliable playback of recordings.
Condensation may form in the following cases,
The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an airconditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.
During rainy seasons.
In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at
least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.

When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet. The unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off.
Standby power consumption
Front Display (

Quick Start (

53)

57)

Automatic

Bright

Approx. 13.3 W

Off

Approx. 1.3 W

Approx. 3.1 W

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Table of Contents, Accessories
Getting Started
Precautions............................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 3
Unit Care ........................................................................................ 3
Accessories ................................................................................... 5
Remote Control Information ........................................................... 5

Control Reference Guide .......................................................... 6
Main Unit ........................................................................................ 6
The Unit’s Display .......................................................................... 6
Remote Control .............................................................................. 7
Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 7

Basic Connection...................................................................... 8
Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box ............................... 8
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) Cable ........................................................................ 9

Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock ............................. 10
Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA) ................ 12

Jet Rewind ................................................................................... 34
VHS Index Search System (VISS) ............................................... 34
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) ................................................... 35
Repeat Playback .......................................................................... 35
Changing Audio during Playback ................................................. 35
Adjusting the playback picture ..................................................... 35

Status Messages .................................................................... 36
On-screen Display Indicators for Video Cassette Playback ......... 36

FUNCTIONS Window .................................................... 37
Entering Text ........................................................................... 37
Linked Operations with the TV
(VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”) .................................... 38
Easy control only with VIERA Remote Control ...................... 39

Advanced Editing
Recordings−Editing ................................................................ 40

Basic Operations
Media Handling ................................................................. 13
Inserting Discs ....................................................................... 13
Inserting a Video Cassette .................................................... 13
Inserting USB memory .......................................................... 13
Inserting an SD Card ............................................................. 13

Accessing the Recording View..................................................... 40
Editing Operations to Recordings ................................................ 40
Still Pictures−Editing .............................................................. 42
Accessing the Album/Picture View............................................... 42
Album/Picture Operations ............................................................ 42

Copying Still Pictures .............................................................. 44
Importing Still Pictures from an SD card or USB memory ........... 44
Copying Still Pictures via the Album View Screen ....................... 44

Playback ............................................................................ 14

Deleting Still Pictures.............................................................. 45

Playing a Disc ........................................................................ 14
Playing a Video Cassette....................................................... 15

Chapters−Creating, Editing .................................................... 46

Recording Set Top Box Programs ..................................... 16
Scheduled Recording ........................................................ 17
Copying Recordings .......................................................... 18
Copying Recordings (VHS
Copying Recordings (DVD

DVD) ...................................... 18
VHS)....................................... 19

Delete Navigator .......................................................................... 45
Accessing the Chapter View ........................................................ 46
Chapter Operations...................................................................... 46

Setting Menus

Deleting Recordings .......................................................... 20

DVD and Card Management .................................................. 47

Delete Navigator .................................................................... 20
Deleting Recordings During Playback ................................... 20

Setting DVD On-Screen Menus .............................................. 50

Advanced Features
Important Notes for Recording ............................................... 21
Advanced Recording .............................................................. 22
DVD Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time ...... 22
VHS Recording Modes and Estimated Recording Time .............. 22
When the format confirmation screen is displayed ...................... 23
When removing a recorded disc .................................................. 23
Specifying the Recording Time .................................................... 24
Flexible Recording ....................................................................... 24
Playing while you are recording ................................................... 24

Advanced Scheduled Recording ............................................ 25
To cancel a scheduled recording in progress............................... 25
Check, Change, or Delete Programs ........................................... 25
To release the unit from recording standby
(Before recording starts) ......................................................... 25

Recording from an External Device ........................................ 26
Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped
with a Hard Drive, etc.............................................................. 26
Recording from a DV Camcorder ................................................. 27

Advanced Disc Playback ........................................................ 28
Zoom in on video ......................................................................... 28
Menu Screens on the TV ............................................................. 28
Selecting Recordings to Play ....................................................... 28
Search.......................................................................................... 28
Skip .............................................................................................. 28
Direct Play.................................................................................... 28
Quick View (Play 1.3) ................................................................ 29
Slow-motion Play ......................................................................... 29
Frame-by-Frame Viewing ............................................................. 29
Time Slip ...................................................................................... 29
CM Skip ....................................................................................... 29
Create Chapters........................................................................... 29
Changing Audio during Playback ................................................. 29

Accessing the Management Menus ............................................. 47
Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus ........................................ 50

Setup Menus .......................................................................... 52
IR Settings ................................................................................... 52
Off Timer ...................................................................................... 53
Remote Control ............................................................................ 53
Clock Settings .............................................................................. 53
Quick Start ................................................................................... 53
Restore Default Settings .............................................................. 53
Settings for Playback ................................................................... 54
Settings for Recording ................................................................. 55
Still Mode (paused video) ............................................................ 55
Black Level Control ...................................................................... 55
Dynamic Range Compression ..................................................... 55
Digital Audio Output ..................................................................... 56
Select Audio Channel For DV Input ............................................. 56
Status Messages ......................................................................... 56
On-screen Language ................................................................... 57
Front Display ................................................................................ 57
Closed Caption ............................................................................ 57
TV Aspect .................................................................................... 58
4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video ..................................................... 58
4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM ...................................................... 58
Component Output Signal............................................................ 58
Functions of HDMI ....................................................................... 59
Select Tape Length ...................................................................... 60
Jet Search .................................................................................... 60
Gray Background ......................................................................... 60

Other Settings
Other Settings......................................................................... 61
Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV and the Set
Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.).......................... 61

Reference

Playing Playlists ...................................................................... 30

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality ............... 63

Playlist Properties ........................................................................ 30
View Chapters.............................................................................. 30

DVD output and DVD/VHS output ................................................ 63
Using an S Video Cable for Better Video
(S Video Cable not included) .................................................. 63
Using Component Video Cables for Better Video
(Component Video Cables not included) ................................ 64
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound
(Audio Cable not included)...................................................... 65
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound
(Optical Digital Audio Cable not included) .............................. 65
Using an HDMI
(High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable .......................... 65

Playing MP3s .......................................................................... 31
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) .................................................. 32
Advanced Video Cassette Playback ....................................... 34

Zoom in on video ......................................................................... 34
Fast-forward/Rewind .................................................................... 34
Slow playback .............................................................................. 34
Cue/Review .................................................................................. 34
Jet Search .................................................................................... 34

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MP3 File Information .................................................................... 69
Still Picture (JPEG) Information ................................................... 69

Frequently Asked Questions .......................................... 70
Setup ........................................................................................... 70
Discs ............................................................................................ 70
Recording..................................................................................... 71
USB.............................................................................................. 71

Error Messages ............................................................. 72

To Reset This Unit ........................................................................ 74
General Issues: Power ................................................................. 75
General Issues: Displays ............................................................. 75
General Issues: Operation ........................................................... 76
General Issues: VIERA Link ......................................................... 77
General Issues: USB.................................................................... 77
Playback Issues: Picture .............................................................. 78
Playback Issues: Sound ............................................................... 79
Playback Issues: Operation.......................................................... 80
Playback Issues: VHS .................................................................. 81
Recording Issues: DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/
Copying/External Input ........................................................... 81
Recording Issues: VHS Recording ............................................... 83
Editing Issues: DVD & SD ............................................................ 83
Editing Issues: Still Pictures ......................................................... 83

Glossary ................................................................................. 84
Specifications ......................................................................... 85
Product Service ...................................................................... 86
Product information ...................................................................... 86

On the Unit’s Display.................................................................... 72
On the TV ..................................................................................... 73

Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 87
Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference) ..... 88
Index ..........................................................................Back cover

Accessories

 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000212)

 2 Batteries for remote control

 1 Set Top Box Control cable
(K2ZZ02C00008)

 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA2BA00003)

Advanced Editing

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2007. These may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 87.

Setting Menus

 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018)
For use with this unit only. Do not use it
with other equipment. Also, do not use
cords for other equipment with this unit.
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

Using the remote control

R6/LR6, AA
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not use different types at the same time.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Do not take apart or short circuit.
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Reference

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

20
20
30
30

Español

Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Other Settings

Remote Control Information
About batteries

Getting Started

MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) .............................................. 69

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................... 74

Basic Operations

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback ................................... 66
Play-only Discs ............................................................................ 67
Discs that Cannot be Played ........................................................ 67
Media Care .................................................................................. 67
SD Card and USB Memory Information ................................... 68
USB memories you can use with this unit.................................... 68
SD Cards Usable with this Unit ................................................... 68

Advanced Features

Disc Information...................................................................... 66

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

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Control Reference Guide
Main Unit

Remote Control
signal sensor

Cassette
compartment

Disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE

EJECT

INPUT SELECT REC MODE

REC

DRIVE SELECT

POWER

COPYING

SD CARD
IN 2

S VIDEO VIDEO

L /MONO AUDIO R

RESET

Opening
the front panel










Pull down.

REC

COPYING

 DVD/VHS drive indicator ..........................(

Cassette eject button .....................................( 13)
Disc tray open/close button ............................( 13)
Stop button .........................................( 14, 15, 16)
Play/1.3 button ......................................( 14, 15)
Input select button ..........................................( 16)
Recording mode button ..................................( 16)
Recording button ............................................( 16)
DVD/VHS POWER on/off button
(/I POWER) ................................................( 10)

14, 15)

 Lights when the DVD or VHS drive is selected.

 Drive select button ...................................(

14, 15)

 Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT].

 Reset button ...................................................(
 DV IN terminal (for a digital video
camcorder).....................................................(
 SD card slot....................................................(
 USB port ........................................................(
 One touch copying operation button
 From VHS to DVD ...................................................... (
 From DVD to VHS ...................................................... (

 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.

 IN2 input terminals ........................................(

The unit’s display

26)

74)
27)
13)
13)
18)
19)

The Unit’s Display






Recording indicator
Main display section
Tape indicator
Progressive indicator
This indicator lights up when you select “24p” in “Progressive/
24p” ( 51).

 Scheduled recording indicator (

17)

On:
When a scheduled recording program is registered and a
recordable disc or tape is inserted.
Flashes:
The scheduled recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot
go to scheduled recording standby (e.g. there is no disc or tape,
etc). It does not flash if Quick Start is off.

 Disc indicator
This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit
is inserted.

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 Turn the unit on or off ................................................ ( 10)
 Select drive (DVD, VHS, SD or USB) ...... ( 14, 15, 31, 32)
 Select channels and recording numbers etc./
Enter numbers .......................................................... ( 28)
 Cancel/Reset the tape counter
 Basic operations for recording and play
 Skip the specified time/
Jet rewind button................................................. ( 29, 34)
 Direct Navigator ........................................................ ( 28)
 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame ................................. ( 29)
 Show sub menu .................................................. ( 30, 40)
 Select audio ........................................................ ( 29, 35)
[A] for Recordings screen.......................................... ( 28)
 Show DVD on-screen menu ...................................... ( 50)
[B] for Album View screen ......................................... ( 32)
 Start recording .......................................................... ( 16)
 Change recording mode ........................................... ( 16)
 Transmission window
 TV and Set Top Box operations................................. ( 61)
 Channel select/TRACKING/V-LOCK .................. ( 16, 35)
 Input select (IN1, IN2, DV) .................................. ( 16, 26)
 Sub channel access for digital broadcasts
 Delete items .............................................................. ( 20)
 Skip 1 minute forward ............................................... ( 29)
 Show scheduled recording list .................................. ( 17)
 Show FUNCTIONS window ...................................... ( 37)
 Return to previous screen
 Show setup menu ..................................................... ( 52)
 Create chapters......................................................... ( 29)
 Show status messages ............................................. ( 36)
 Start Flexible Recording ............................................ ( 24)

DVD/VHS
POWER
POWER
DRIVE
SELECT

TV/VIDEO CH

VOL
TRACKING/V-LOCK

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0
RESET

CH
INPUT SELECT

DELETE

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP/INDEX
STOP

REW
PAUSE

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

FF
PLAY

CM SKIP

AUDIO
A
REC

SUB MENU

TIO
FUNC

DIRECT NAVIGATO

SCHEDULE

Getting Started

Remote Control

RETURN
CREATE

DISPLAY CHAPTER SETUP
B
REC MODE F Rec STATUS

Rear Panel

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

S VIDEO
OPTICAL

AC IN







SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

AC IN = Power supply
Cooling fan
Set Top Box Control terminal ...........................( 8)
HDMI AV OUT terminal ..............................( 9, 65)
AUDIO/VIDEO output terminals
(DVD/VHS COMMON OUT) ............( 8, 9, 63–65)
 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminals .........................( 8)

R-AUDIO

-L

VIDEO
IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

DVD PRIORITY OUT

 S VIDEO input terminal
 AUDIO/VIDEO output terminals
(DVD PRIORITY OUT) ............................( 63–65)
 S VIDEO output terminal ................................( 63)
 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.......................( 65)
 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals ...........( 64)

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Basic Connection
Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box
 Consult your set top box provider about the appropriate set top box to use.
 Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.

Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and set top box may not appear as shown
below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
To a household AC
outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

VHF/UHF
RF IN

AUDIO IN VIDEO
R
L IN

Rear of TV

Red White Yellow
step

step

7
Red White Yellow

Rear of this unit

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

AC IN

SET TOP BOX
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
CONTROL

R-AUDIO

-L
-L

OPTICAL

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L
O

VIDEO

IN1
IN1

Read the set top box operating
instructions regarding positioning
of the signal sensor.

Red White Yellow

Cable from the wall
or satellite antenna

step

Red White Yellow

AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R
L OUT
If necessary, use the double sided
adhesive tape (included) to secure the Set
Top Box Control cable to a flat surface.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
((PCM/BITSTREAM))

DVD PRIORITY OUT

step
The Set Top Box Control cable
is necessary for operating a set
top box with this unit’s remote
control.
Place the Set Top Box Control
cable in front of the signal
sensor of the set top box.

VIDEO

RF IN/
SATELLITE IN

RF OUT

Rear of set top box

 75  coaxial cable from the wall or satellite antenna to the “RF IN” or “SATELLITE IN” on
the set top box.
 75  coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the set top box to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the
TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the “DVD/VHS COMMON OUT” on the unit to the “AV
IN” on the TV.
 Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the set top box to the “IN1” on the unit.
 Connect the Set Top Box Control cable (included) to the back of this unit.
 Install the Set Top Box Control cable (included) in front of the set top box.
 AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN” on the unit to a household AC outlet.
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Getting Started

 You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by adding the HDMI cable connection between this unit and your TV
as shown on page 8 and by doing the following.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted,
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMIcompatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function
When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with “HDAVI Control” function, linked
operations are possible. [ 38, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)]
 Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
 Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.

Rear of TV

HDMI IN

INPUT 1
AUDIO IN VIDEO

Red White Yellow

Audio/video cable
(included)

HDMI cable
(not included)

Red White Yellow
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

AC IN

OPTICAL

SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

R-AUDIO

-L

VIDEO
IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

DVD PRIORITY OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Rear of this unit
 Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (

59, 60). (The default setting is “On”.)

Notes
 If connecting to equipment that is only compatible with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more will be
down-mixed ( 84) and output as 2 channels (some discs cannot be down-mixed).
 For display units compatible with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are equipped with a
digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable
(audio cannot be output).
 Usually you can watch video from HDMI input on TV. When you want to play back VHS while recording on DVD,
switch to input 1 on TV.

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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock
Preparation:
 Turn on the television and select the appropriate
video input to suit the connections to the unit
(example: AV input, etc.).
 When using the set top box, make sure it is turned
on.
 These are the first settings you make upon buying
the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again.

DVD/VHS
POWER

DVD/VHS

POWER
POWER
DRIVE
SELECT

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0

“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.
When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable ( 9), it
acquires the setting information from the TV.
When the Quick Start Setting screen appears ( below,
Step 4)

REW

Aspect Ratio Selection
Select TV type and press OK.
(Please refer to Operation Instruction
for details)

4:3 TV
16:9 Widescreen TV

 When connecting to a 4:3 standard aspect TV:
Select “4:3 TV”.
 When connecting to a 16:9 widescreen TV:
Select “16:9 Widescreen TV”.

Set Top Box Control Settings:
,  to select “Yes”,
then OK

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

PLAY

CM SKIP

SCHEDULE

DIRECT NAVIGATO

SUB MENU
AUDIO
A

RETURN
CREATE

DISPLAY CHAPTER SETUP
B

Tips

Quick Start Setting

Quick Start Function:
,  to select “On” or “Off”,
then OK

PAUSE

TIONS
FUNC

TV Aspect Ratio:
,  to select “4:3 TV” or “16:9
Widescreen TV”, then OK

Press OK
Pulse OK
Appuyer sur OK

DELETE

SKIP/INDEX

English

When the Quick Start Setting screen
appears after this step ( below, Step 4)

INPUT SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

Español
Français

RESET

STOP
Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de langue

VOL
TRACKING/V-LOCK

to turn the unit on.

Language:
,  to select, then

TV/VIDEO CH

The unit can be turned on faster, in about
1 second. Please note that Quick Start
mode slightly increases power
consumption when the unit is off.
(See Operation Instructions for details)
Turn Quick Start on ?
On

Off

 “Quick Start” function ( 53)
If you set Quick Start to on, you
can start recording to DVD-RAM
about 1 second after you press
[ DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the
unit on and then sequentially press
[ REC].
The following happens when you have
selected “On”.
– Power consumption in standby mode
increases because power is supplied
to the unit.

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
This unit can control your STB
(Set Top Box ) , when connected to IN1
input using the Set Top Box Control cable.
Start setup now?

 If you do not control your set top box with this unit:
Select “No”.
The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen (
10).

Yes

12, Step

To view programs from the set top
box.
 If the TV is not directly connected to
the set top box, then turn on this unit
in the following cases:
–“Quick Start” is “Off”
–“Quick Start” is “On” with this unit
being connected to the TV via a
component or HDMI cable.
 To zoom in on video
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [,] to select “Zoom In”,
then press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].

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STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
Please choose settings based on your
Set Top Box.

STB (Set Top Box) Type Cable Box/DVR
Brand Name
ABC
Max. CH digits
OK Key Operatin

Tips
Getting Started

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings:
,  to select an item,
then OK

To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].

3 Digit
Off

Test

STB (Set Top Box) Type
OK
– Select the service being used.
Brand Name
– Select the set top box brand.
You can also use [] or [] to view other pages.
Max. CH digits
– Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in
your set top box.［This must not be selected when “Converter
Box” is selected for “STB (Set Top Box) Type”.］
OK Key Operation
– Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by
pressing OK in accordance with your set top box.

,  to select “Test”, then

– Confirmation screen appears.
OK

STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

The correct operation of the Set Top Box
Control cable is checked. Enter a channel
that can be received by your set top box.

, to select a position in
which the channel is entered
and ,  to set the number,
then OK

Start Set Top Box Control testing.
Please input the channel number
for testing. Use either numbered
buttons or UP/DOWN Cursors.

Channel :

STB Type : Cable Box/DVR
Brand Name : Panasonic
Max. CH digits : 4 Digit
OK Key Operation : On
IR Code : OO
Number

0 --

– You can also use numbered buttons.
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings

Confirmation screen appears.

,  to select the item,
then OK

Completed testing the / IR codes.
Has the STB channel changed the number you
selected? Please select from the following:
Note : “Yes, try other channels” is
recommended to try several channels.

Yes, try other channels
Yes, complete setup
No, try another code
IR Code : OO

Yes, try other channels
OK
– Even if this unit can select a channel
on the set top box, it is recommended to select “Yes, try other
channels” and verify whether or not other channels can be
selected and properly controlled. ( Step 8)
Yes, complete setup
– Exits the Set Top Box Control setting screen.
No, try another code
STB (Set Top Box) IR Settings
– Select this option when there are channels that
Completed testing all of the % codes.
cannot be selected.
Do you want to start over the test again?
If channels cannot be selected as set,
Yes, start over again
No, exit
then “Yes, start over again” or “No, exit”
will be displayed.
OK
“Yes, start over again” : Returns to Step 6.
Set the channels again.
“No, exit” : The set top box is not controlled with this unit.
If any channel cannot be selected, then this unit cannot properly
control the set top box.

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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock
Set Clock Manually:
,  to select the item you want
to change.
Set Clock Manually

Month

Day
/

Year

Hour

2000 SAT

Minute

00 AM

DST

Time Zone

Off

EST

,  to change the setting.
– Repeat steps 10–11 to change other items.

Acquiring the setting information from
the TV (VIERA)
If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then
the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit
when the unit is turned on for the first time.
Acquires the following information from the TV (VIERA).
– Language
– TV Aspect
– Closed caption
The language setting screen may be displayed
depending on the usage environment. Press [, ] to
select language, then press [OK].
When the settings are complete, the Set Top Box Control
Setting screen is displayed ( 10, Step 5).

to confirm new date and
time.
– The clock starts.

Notes
 Acquisition of the setting information is not supported by all
Panasonic TVs (VIERA).
 The acquisition may take some time depending on the VIERA
setting information.

Notes
 Time Zone
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
CST (Central Standard Time)
MST (Mountain Standard Time)
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
AST (Alaska Standard Time)
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
For other areas: xx hr

 GMT 5
 GMT 6
 GMT 7
 GMT 8
 GMT 9
 GMT 10

 DST (Daylight Saving Time)
If you select “On”, the clock is advanced one hour beginning at
2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ending at 2 a.m. on the
first Sunday in November.
Set the DST period manually when it varies according to regions
( below).
To set the DST period manually
1. Press [SETUP].
2. Press [, ] to select “Setup” then press [].
3. Press [, ] to select “Clock Settings” then press [OK].
4. Press [, ] to select “Set the time change dates for DST” then
press [OK].
5. Press [,  , ] to set the “Month”, “Day”, “Hour”, and
“Minute” then press [OK].
Setup

Set the time change dates for DST
Beginning
Month

Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
VHS

Day
2nd

End
Month

Hour
SUN

Day
1st

Hour
SUN

Minute

2 : 00 AM
Minute

2 : 00 AM
Restore Default

Reinitializes the
settings.

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Media Handling
Inserting Discs

Inserting USB memory
Preparation
Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that
the data stored in it has been backed up.
Opening
the front panel

Inserting the USB memory
Check the orientation of the USB
connector and insert it straight in.
ELECT REC
MODE

REC

SD CARD

VHS

DVD

Insert label-up.

Notes
 When using 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM or 8 cm (3) DVD-R,
remove the disc from the cartridge.
 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one
side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to
eject the disc and turn it over.
 The unit may take some time to respond to [OPEN/CLOSE].

Inserting a Video Cassette

Insert a cassette.
– The unit turns on automatically.

Basic Operations

to open the tray.
– Insert a disc.
– Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.

Getting Started

You can insert the USB memory directly into the USB port.

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

Pull down.
Removing the USB memory
Complete all USB memory-related operations and pull the
USB memory straight out.
When “uSb”(USB) is flashing on the unit’s display, do not
turn off the unit or remove the USB memory.

Notes
 There are few USB memory devices that cannot be connected.
 Some USB devices inserted into this unit may cause this
unit to stop operating. Such USB devices cannot be used
on this unit.
 Confirm that “uSb”(USB) appears on the unit’s display when
a compatible USB memory is inserted while stopped.
 If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the
data may be damaged.

Inserting an SD Card
Opening
the front panel

To eject:

ODE

Inserting the card
Press on the center of
DVD
the card until it clicks
into place. CH
REC

REC

DRIVE SELECT

From the main unit:

VHS

DVD
RESET

EJECT

–The unit turns on automatically.

DV IN

SD CARD

VHS

Pull down.
Insert the card label up with
the cut-off corner on the right.

or
From the remote control
DRIVE
SELECT

STOP

to select the VHS drive.
Press and hold for 3 or
more seconds.

Video Cassette Information
 Break off the video cassette’s tab to
prevent accidental erasure. Cover the
hole with a double layer of adhesive
tape when you want to use the video Tab
cassette for recording again.
 You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS
marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of the
characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.

If you are using a miniSD
card/microSD card,
insert it into the card
adaptor that comes with
the card.
Insert and remove this
adaptor from the unit.

ADAPTER

Removing the card
Press on the center of the card and pull it straight out.

Notes
When “SD” is flashing or when copying a picture or
displaying the Album in the SD card, do not turn off the
unit or remove the SD card.
Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the
card’s contents.

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Playback
Playing a Disc
Refer to “Advanced Disc Playback” ( 28–29) for detailed information on
playback of discs.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD]
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
DVD/VHS
POWER

to turn the unit on.
–“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the DVD drive.

DVD/VHS

POWER
POWER
DRIVE
SELECT

CH
T
TV/VIDEO

TRACKING/V-LOCK

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0
RESET

SKIP/INDEX
STOP

to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
–Insert a disc.
PLAY

CH
INPUT SELECT

DELETE

SLOW/SEARCH

–The DVD indicator lights up on the unit.
OPEN/CLOSE

VOL

REW
EW
W
PAUSE

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

FF
PLAY

CM SKIP

Tips
–The tray closes and play begins.

Stopping Play

Pausing Play

Press [ STOP].
– The stopped position is memorized.
(Resume play function)
– The stopped position is cleared
when you press [ STOP]
two or more times, or press
[OPEN/CLOSE].

Press [ PAUSE].
– Press again to restart play.

Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 66 and 67.

Notes
 [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
[+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Playback starts from the most recent
recording.
 [DVD-V] [CD]
Playback starts from the beginning of
the disc.
 The unit takes some time to read the disc
before play starts.
 Discs continue to rotate while menus are
displayed. Press [ STOP] when you
finish to preserve the unit’s motor and
your television screen.

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Playing a Video Cassette
34–35) for detailed

Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
DVD/VHS
POWER

to turn the unit on.
–“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the VHS drive.

DVD/VHS

POWER
POWER
DRIVE
SELECT

CH
T
TV/VIDEO

TRACKING/V-LOCK

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0
RESET

SKIP/INDEX
STOP

– Play starts automatically if you insert a cassette with the
accidental erasure tab removed.

CH
INPUT SELECT

DELETE

SLOW/SEARCH

– The VHS indicator lights up on the unit.

Insert a cassette.

VOL

Basic Operations

Refer to “Advanced Video Cassette Playback” (
information on playback of video cassette.
[VHS]

REW
EW
W
PAUSE

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

FF
PLAY

CM SKIP

Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 66 and 67.

PLAY

Stopping Play

Pausing Play

Press [ STOP].

Press [ PAUSE].
– Press again to restart play.

Notes
 Tapes are automatically rewound once
they reach the end (except during
scheduled recording, fast forwarding,
etc.).
 Viewing pause or using slow playback
in VP mode may result in a distorted
image.
 You may have to adjust the tracking
for tapes recorded on other VCRs
( 35). In some cases, the picture
quality may still be inferior; this is due
to format constraints.

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Recording Set Top Box Programs
Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 21) and “Advanced Recording”
( 22–24) for detailed information on recording.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]
Preparation:
 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
 When using the set top box, make sure it is turned on.
 [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 47).
 [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
DVD/VHS
POWER

to turn the unit on.
–“HELLO” appears on the unit’s display.

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the drive (DVD or VHS).

DVD/VHS

POWER
POWER
DRIVE
SELECT

TV/VIDEO CH

TRACKING/V-LOCK

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0
REW
PAUSE

to select desired channel.

FF
PLAY

CM SKIP

DIRECT NAVIGATO

SCHEDULE

SUB MENU

TIONS
FUNC

TRACKING/V-LOCK

DELETE

SKIP/INDEX

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

When the set top box is controlled with this unit:

INPUT SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

Insert a disc or VHS cassette.

RESET

STOP

– Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space
( 13).

VOL

RETURN
CREATE

AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER SETUP
A
B
REC REC MODE F Rec STATUS

or
4b

When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:
INPUT SELECT

to select “IN1” or “IN2”.

– Select a channel on the connected equipment
REC MODE

to select the recording mode.
– Recording mode should be determined by program length and
available time on selected media ( 22)

Tips
Recording mode

Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 66 and 67.

Remaining time

Notes

REC

to start recording.

Pausing Recording

Stopping Recording

Press [ PAUSE].
– Press again to restart recording.

Press [ STOP].

 [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit
to complete recording management
information after recording finishes.
 You cannot change the channel or
recording mode during recording.
 Simultaneous recording to both DVD
and VHS is not possible.

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Scheduled Recording
Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” ( 25) for detailed information on
scheduled recording.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]

DVD/VHS
POWER
POWER

Preparation:
 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
 When using the set top box, make sure the set top box is turned on.
 [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 47).
 [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
 Insert a disc or VHS cassette with enough remaining blank space.
 Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0

VHS 2:00 SP DVD 0:33 XP
5/ 4 Fri
6:11 PM
Date
On
Off
Drive Mode Check
New Scheduled Recording

,  to select “New Scheduled Recording”,
then OK

REW
PAUSE

Date/Frequency – You can set a daily or weekly program.
On (start time) / Off (end time)
– Hold button to change in 30-minute increments.
Drive
– DVD or VHS
Mode
– Recording mode, see page 22
Name (only for discs)
– Press [OK], see
page 37.
4-1

VHS 2:00 SP DVD 0:33 XP
5/ 4 Fri
6:11 PM

Drive Mode

Name

Preview of selected
channel

To delete all items
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [, ] to select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Set Channel/Input.
To input from the keypad,
please press SUB MENU.
OK

SUB MENU

Cancel

Number

− Repeat steps 2−4 to program other recordings.

DVD/VHS
POWER

CM SKIP

When the set top box is controlled with this unit:
Press the numbered buttons to set the channel.
To enter a channel using the keypad:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [, ] to select “Show Keypad”, then press [OK].
3. Press [, , , ] to select a character, then press
[OK].
4. Press [ STOP] when you’ve finished entering text.
To preview the channel for scheduled recording:
1. Press [SUB MENU].
2. Press [, ] to select “IR Test”, then press [OK].
When the set top box is not controlled with this unit:
Select the input to which the set top box is connected and
set a channel on connected equipment before scheduled
recording starts.

Off

PLAY

SCHEDULE

when you have finished programming.
− “” lights on the unit’s display.
− Scheduled recording can be started only when the
unit is turned off.

DIRECT NAVIGATO

– TV Station/External Input

ENTER
OK

SUB MENU
AUDIO

TIONS
FUNC

Channel/Input

Date/
Frequency

DELETE

SKIP/INDEX

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

Remaining Recording Time

INPUT SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

,  to move through the items and ,  to
set the items.

Channel/
Input

RESET

SCHEDULED
RECORDING

VOL
TRACKING/V-LOCK

Remaining Recording Time

No Channel

TV/VIDEO CH

Basic Operations

Schedule List

DRIVE
SELECT

RETURN
CREATE

DISPLAY CHAPTER SETUP

Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 66 and 67.

Notes
 To prevent recording errors:
Set a scheduled recording period slightly
longer than the actual program (to make
sure the program is recorded in full).
 Be sure to perform step 5 before the
scheduled recording time. When the
unit is turned off, “” lights on the
unit’s display to indicate scheduled
recording standby has been activated.
 “” flashes when the unit cannot go to
scheduled recording standby. (e.g., a
recordable disc is not in the disc tray)
It does not flash if Quick Start is off.
 When scheduled recordings are set
to start one immediately after another,
the unit cannot record the beginning
of the later program.
If two scheduled recording times overlap,
the recording that started first always has
priority. The second recording will start
only after the first recording has finished.
 Scheduled recording cannot be
executed on both DVD and VHS
drives at the same time.
 When starting time for a scheduled
recording is the same, the recording
that you programmed later has priority.
 Depending on the Daylight Savings
Time (DST) settings for this unit,
scheduled recordings may be
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Copying Recordings
Copying Recordings (VHS

DVD)

When copying begins, the VHS tape is played back starting at the tape’s
current position, and recorded to the disc.
[VHS]
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

INPUT SELECT REC MODE

COPYING

Preparation:
 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
 [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 47).
 Insert a disc with enough space for recording.
 Set the DVD recording mode (determined by program length and
available time on selected media
22).
 Insert the VHS tape containing the program to be copied. Stop the tape
at the point where you want to start copying from.

On the main unit

COPYING indicator

4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0
2

While both DVD and VHS are stopped

DELETE

RESET

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP/INDEX

REW
EW
W

STOP

PAUSE

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

Press and hold for about
3 seconds.

INPUT SELECT

FF
PLAY

CM SKIP

SCHEDULE

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
REC

SUB MENU

to copy and automatically finalize
when done (see page 49 for more information on finalizing).
2

PLAY

RETURN
CREATE

− If you press [ STOP], you can cancel copying.

− or −

TIONS
FUNC

DIRECT NAVIGATO

COPYING

REC

AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER SETUP
A
B
REC REC MODE F Rec STATUS

to copy without finalizing.
− If you press [ STOP], you can cancel copying.

− COPY will appear in the unit’s display when the copying process begins.
− Copying is automatically completed when the tape reaches its end or the
disc becomes full.

Tips
 Additional navigation
You can begin the same kind of copy by using COPY Navigator. Use the operations listed
below instead of step 1 shown above.
1. Press [FUNCTIONS].
2. Press [, ] to select “Copy” then press [OK].
COPY Navigator screen appears.
3. Press [, ] to select “VHS to DVD” then press [OK].
 Segmenting a recording to be copied
When copying from VHS to DVD, recordings on the DVD are divided according to index
signals detected on the tape.
− Recordings that are too short may not be divided correctly.
− The time it takes to record may become longer than the original recording depending on the
number of index signals.
 To cancel copying in the middle
Press [ STOP].
− You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in
the middle.
However, you cannot stop finalizing after it has started.
 When copying multilingual broadcast program
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Before starting copy, try playing the VHS and pressing [AUDIO], and then select audio track
that you want to copy. Audio can also be switched during copy.

Tips
 Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate
usable discs. Refer to pages 66
and 67.

Notes
 If copying doesn’t complete due to
shortage of remaining time, disc
space, or other reasons, finalizing
won’t start.
 When copying doesn’t start, the
“COPYING” indicator on the main unit
blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if
the unit is properly prepared.
 If a part of a tape recorded in VP
mode is copied to disc, noise may
appear at the beginning of the copied
part.

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Copying Recordings (DVD

VHS)

All recordings on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape.
If you start copying when the resume function is activated, the DVD is copied
from the beginning of the recording where you previously stopped. To copy a
whole disc, press [ STOP] to deactivate it before copying ( 14).

INPUT SELECT REC MODE

REC

COPYING

COPYING indicator

Preparation:
 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
 [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact ( 13).
 Insert a VHS tape with enough space for recording. Stop the tape at the
point where you want to start copying to.
 Select the VHS recording mode ( 22).
 Set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” to “Full” ( 59).
(The default setting is “Full”.)
 Insert the disc containing the recording to be copied.

Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 66 and 67.

Basic Operations

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[VHS]
Finalized discs or DVD-Video cannot be copied on this unit.

Notes
 When copying doesn’t start, the
“COPYING” indicator on the main unit
blinks for about 7 seconds. Check if
the unit is properly prepared.

On the main unit

Press and hold for about 3 seconds.
COPYING

− COPY will appear in the unit’s display when the
copying process begins.
− Copying automatically stops when playback of the
disc finishes or the tape reaches its end.

Tips
 Additional navigation
You can begin the same kind of copy by using COPY Navigator. Use the operations listed
below instead of step shown above.
1. Press [FUNCTIONS].
2. Press [, ] to select “Copy” then press [OK].
Copy Navigator screen appears.
3. Press [, ] to select “DVD to VHS” then press [OK].
 When you start copying from the selected recording
1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
2. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[RAM] When the Album View screen is displayed, press [A] to switch to the Recordings
screen.
3. Press [, , , ] to select the recording you want to start, then press [OK].
4. Go to step of “Copying Recordings (DVD
VHS)” shown above.
 Index signals are automatically recorded on the tape according to the division of recordings
on the DVD [ 34, VHS Index Search System (VISS)].
 To cancel copying in the middle
Press [ STOP].
− You can also press and hold [RETURN] for about 3 or more seconds to cancel copying in
the middle.

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Deleting Recordings
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Preparation:
 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit (example: AV input, etc.).
 Insert the disc containing the recording to be deleted.
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 47).

DVD/VHS
POWER
POWER

Delete Navigator

TV/VIDEO CH

VOL
TRACKING/V-LOCK

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
DRIVE
SELECT

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the DVD drive.
FUNCTIONS

With the unit stopped

DVD-RAM

RESET

Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off

CH
INPUT SELECT

DELETE

SLOW/SEARCH

Playback
Program

SKIP/INDEX

Delete
Copy

STOP

Other Functions

REW
PAUSE

FF
PLAY

TIME SLIP/ JET REW

A Video

077
0

[RAM] When the Album View screen is
displayed, press A to switch to the
Recordings screen.

Page 02/02

SUB MENU

Select

SUB MENU

RETURN

AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER SETUP
A
B
REC REC MODE F Rec STATUS
OK

Notes
 You cannot delete while recording or
copying.
 [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Even if you have set
protection on other equipment, such
recordings are deleted.

Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
 You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [, , , ], then press [ PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
 A checkmark appears. Press [ PAUSE] again to cancel.

Deleting Recordings During Playback
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
During playback
DELETE

 to select “Delete” then

Next
Previous

CREATE

, , ,  to select the recording, then
 to select “Delete”, then

8 10/23 Mon

Previous
Delete

---

10 10/23 Mon

B Picture

DVD-RAM

TIONS
FUNC

,  to select “Delete”
then OK

SCHEDULE

Recordings

DIRECT NAVIGATO

DELETE Navigator

CM SKIP

Tips
 Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 66 and 67.
 [RAM] Deleting an item increases the
available disc space, for the amount
of space taken up by the item being
deleted.
 [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available
disc space does not increase after
deletion.
 [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available disc space
increases when you delete the last
recording (the recording space
may increase slightly when other
recordings are deleted).

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Important Notes for Recording

Main

SAP

Hello

Hola

29, 35

The selected audio only is recorded.
Main
Hello

Select both “Main” and “SAP”
on the set top box.

Select “Main” or “SAP” on the
set top box.

Basic Operations

Recording of
Widescreen
broadcasts

You can change the audio during playback (
Changing Audio during Playback).

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Select the Main or SAP audio before
recording.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Recorded in 4:3 aspect

[RAM] [VHS]
Recorded in 16:9 aspect (Widescreen)

 If you have a regular 4:3 aspect TV and you receive 16:9 aspect images, they will appear in the letterbox format
( 84, Letterbox).

Copy-once
Recording

 It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
+R, +R DL, +RW or 8 cm (3) DVD-RAM discs. Use the CPRM ( 84) compatible DVD-RAM.

[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only
When purchasing discs, check that they support CPRM.

12 cm (5)
Playing the
disc on other
DVD players

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Yes

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
The disc must be finalized after recording (

Advanced Features

Recording of
multilingual
broadcasts
from set top
box

[RAM] [VHS]
Both Main and SAP audio are recorded.

No
49).

All DVD-R, etc. discs recorded on this unit must be finalized before they can be played on other DVD players. Once
finalized, DVD-R, etc. become “read-only” and can no longer be used for recording. DVD-RW can be reused after
finalizing.
Whether DL discs recorded on this unit can be played on other DVD players will depend entirely on the capabilities of
that player. 100% compatibility is not guaranteed.
Record to DVD-R, etc.
Play on other DVD equipment
Finalize
CHG

¦ /I

DOUBLE RE-MASTER CD SEQUENTIAL

DISC

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER
VOL
DISPLAY
TOP

MENU
RETURN
MENU

OFF

OPEN
UND
A.SURRO

REPEAT

MODE
MONITOR
MODE
PICTURE

[+RW] We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment ( 49).
[RAM] DVD-RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.

Recording to
DVD-R DL
and +R DL

DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two layers of recording surface on one side.
 [-R]DL] Recordings are divided when recording changes from the first layer to the second. Some images and audio
may be lost at this point.
 [+R]DL] Recordings continue through the layer change with only a slight pause similar to what you will see with
commercial DVD-Video discs. Any recording exceeding 8 hours in length is automatically divided whether a layer
change is required or not.
DVD-R DL

The second layer
The available
space

Recording 3

(Disc inner
side)
The first layer
Recording 1

Recording 2

Layer change:
Recording divided,
some images and
audio lost.
(Disc outer
side)

Recording/Playback direction

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Advanced Recording
DVD Recording Modes and Estimated Disc Recording Time
DVD-RAM
Single-sided
(4.7 GB)

Double-sided1
(9.4 GB)

DVD-R,DVD-RW,
+R, +RW
(4.7 GB)

DVD-R DL3,
+R DL3 (8.5 GB)

XP (High quality)

1 hour

2 hours

1 hour

1 hour 45 minutes

SP (Standard play)

2 hours

4 hours

2 hours

3 hours 35 minutes

LP (Long play)

4 hours

8 hours

4 hours

7 hours 10 minutes

EP (Extra long play)

8 (62) hours

16 (122) hours

8 (62) hours

FR
(Flexible Recording)

8 hours maximum

8 hours maximum
for one side

8 hours
maximum

Recording Mode

1

2

3

It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other.
When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP−Extended
Play (6H)” in the Setup menu ( 55).
The sound quality is better when using “EP−Extended Play (6H)”
than when using “EP−Extended Play (8H)”.
Refer to “Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL” ( 21).

14 hours 20 minutes
maximum

FR (Flexible recording mode)
Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of situations:
−When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an
appropriate recording mode difficult
−When you want to record a long program with the best picture
quality possible
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes program to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc:
− If you select XP mode, the program will not fit on one disc.
A second disc is necessary for
30 minutes of the program.

Picture quality

14 hours 20 minutes
(10 hours 45 minutes2)

4.7 GB
DVD-RAM

SP
− If you select SP mode, the program will fit on one disc.

LP
EP (6H)^2
EP (8H)

4.7 GB
DVD-RAM

Recording time

However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.

− If you select “Flexible Recording” the program will fit on one
disc perfectly.

Notes
 This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies the
amount of data recorded to suit the images, so actual recording
times and remaining recording times shown by the unit will
be different. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] The difference will be especially
noticeable.) Use a disc with plenty of remaining time to be sure.
 When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with
DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.

4.7 GB
DVD-RAM

You can set FR mode when programming scheduled recordings and
flexible recording ( 24).

Tips
Maximum number of recordings recorded to a disc
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 recordings on a disc
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 recordings on a disc

VHS Recording Modes and Estimated Recording Time
Recording
Mode

Durations

You can record the length shown on
the tape.

3 times the length of SP mode.

5 times the length of SP mode.

AUTO

Automatically switches the recording
mode to EP mode during a scheduled
recording if there is not enough tape
left to record the program in SP mode.

Notes
 A tape recorded in VP mode by the unit cannot be played
back by other VCRs.
 It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing
tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with
some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case ( 35).

Tips
 If the image quality is important to you or if you wish to store the
tape for a long period, select “SP”.
 The unit can play tapes recorded in LP mode on other equipment.
 AUTO Mode
Scheduled recording
1st program
(30 min)

30 min at SP

2nd program (60 min)

15 min 45 min
at SP at EP

Video tape (e.g.: 60-minute cassette)
– It is not possible to automatically activate VP mode.
– The tape length must be set correctly ( 60, Select Tape
Length).
– Picture distortion may occur when SP switches to EP.
– AUTO Mode may not function on some tapes.

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When the format confirmation screen is
displayed
Important:
Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents
(including computer data), regardless of protection status
of disc.
[RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]
The following screen may
appear when inserting a new
disc, etc.
Only format the disc if you
intend to use it for recording.

Advanced Features

Do not format if you intend to
view pre-recorded material from the disc.

 to select “Yes”, then

Tips
Refer to “Formatting Discs or Cards” ( 48) for more details on
formatting.
It will take several minutes to format the disc. (DVD-RAM may take
up to a maximum of 70 minutes.)

When removing a recorded disc
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
After recording, if you
press [ OPEN/CLOSE]
to eject the disc, the
following screen may
appear.

Finalize
Finalizing is necessary to enable playback
of the disc on compatible DVD players.
Once finalized, recordings cannot be added to the disc.
It will take approximately n minutes. Start?
Press “REC” to start finalizing.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to postpone
finalizing. The disc can be played only on
this unit. You can Finalize it later.

REC

to start finalizing.
or
OPEN/CLOSE

to eject the disc without
finalizing.

Notes
You cannot stop finalizing once you have started it.

Tips
 If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu
select, select “Disc Name” ( 47) or “Playback will start with:”
( 49) in “DVD Management” before finalizing.
 Refer to “Finalizing” ( 49) for more details about finalizing.
 It will take a few minutes to finalize the disc. (some discs may take
up to a maximum of 60 minutes.)

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Advanced Recording
Specifying the Recording Time

Playing while you are recording

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]
This function allows specifying the length of recording
time up to 4 hours.

 You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other
drive. The recording will not be affected
− DVD playback ( 14)
− VHS playback ( 15)

Notes

During recording
REC

repeatedly until the desired time
is reached.
− The recording time and the unit’s display changes
as follows:
Counter (Cancel)  OFF 0:30  OFF 1:00


OFF 4:00
OFF 1:30
 OFF 3:00  OFF 2:00 

 During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete
recordings.
 You cannot play a tape with the DVD PRIORITY output terminals
or HDMI AV OUT terminal while recording or making a scheduled
recording on a disc ( 63).
 Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous recording and playback.
 Use caution while operating the controls for playback. Pressing
[ STOP] when the recording device is selected will cancel the
recording in progress.

Chasing Playback
[RAM] Allows playback from the beginning of what you are recording.

Notes
 This function does not work during scheduled recording or Flexible
Recording.
 Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [ STOP].
 The unit turns off automatically when the time to stop recording is
reached as long as you do not operate the unit.

Flexible Recording
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the
recording within the remaining disc space.
The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR
(Flexible Recording)” ( 22).
Flexible Recording

With the unit stopped
F Rec

When recording to DVD-RAM

(at least 20 seconds after
recording starts).

PLAY

− If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu is
set to “Automatic” ( 56), both “Play” and “Rec.”
indicators will be displayed on the status message
screen for several seconds.

Tips
 To stop play
Press [ STOP] once.
 To stop recording
Press [ STOP], at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops.

Record in FR mode.

Max recording time
Set recording time

08 Hour 00 Min.
08 Hour 00 Min.

Start

Cancel

,  to select “Hour” and “Min.”
and ,  to set the recording
time.

Simultaneous Record and Playback
[RAM] Allows playback of a previous recording, while
recording something else.
When recording to DVD-RAM

When you want to start recording

, , ,  to select “Start”,
then OK

, , ,  to select the
recording to play, then OK

− Recording starts.

Tips
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN].
To stop recording partway
Press [ STOP].
To show the remaining recording time
Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time.
DVD-RAM

Rec. 0:59
CH 20
Stereo

Remaining time

− If the “Status Messages” in the Setup menu
is set to “Automatic” ( 56), both “Play” and
“Rec.” indicators will be displayed on the status
message screen for several seconds.

Tips
To stop play
Press [ STOP].
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To stop recording
After play stops
1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit the screen.
2. Press [ STOP].

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Advanced Scheduled Recording
To cancel a scheduled recording in
progress

Notes
If the program schedule is changed by the TV station, then this
unit will not be able to detect the change.

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the drive.
Tips
You can enter up to 16 programs a month in advance.
Schedule List

STOP

Remaining Recording Time

No Channel

VHS 2:00 SP DVD 0:33 XP
5/ 4 Fri
6:11 PM
Drive Mode Check

Date
On
Off
New Scheduled Recording

 to select “Stop recording”,
then OK
Notes
Recording stops and ‘one-time’ programs are deleted from the
Schedule List. Programs scheduled to record ‘Daily’ and ‘Weekly’
remain on the Schedule List and are set to begin at the next
scheduled time.

Check, Change, or Delete Programs
The scheduled recording list can be viewed even when
the unit is in “recording standby” mode.

– See “Tips” (
displayed.

right) for explanation of icons

,  to select the program.
OK

to modify the program.
, , ,  to make changes,
then OK
DELETE

or
SUB MENU

 Schedule List screen icons
:
Currently recording
:
Programs are overlapped. Recording of the program with
the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes
recording.
:
You stopped a weekly or daily scheduled recording. The
icon disappears when the next scheduled recording starts.
:
The disc was full. (not enough space)
:
The TV program may not be recorded due to copy-protect.
(disc)
:
Recording stopped (Dirty disc, etc.)
Check
OK:
Recordable (disc)
(Date): The last day of daily or weekly recording. (disc)
!:
It may not be possible to record because:
– the disc is write-protected.
– there is no more space left (disc).
– the number of possible recordings has reached its
maximum (disc).
Overlap:
When the date and time overlap with another scheduled
recording, only a part of the program can be recorded
(disc).
--:
When the drive is set to VHS, “--” is displayed.

Advanced Features

– Confirmation screen appears.

To release the unit from recording
standby
(Before recording starts)
DVD/VHS
POWER

– The unit turns on and “” on the unit’s
display goes out.

Be sure to press [ DVD/VHS POWER] to return the unit to standby
mode before the scheduled recording time. Scheduled recording will
work only if “” is displayed.

CANCEL
RESET

, then

to delete.

– You cannot delete programs that are currently
recording.
DVD/VHS
POWER

–“” lights on the unit’s display.

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Recording from an External Device
Recording from a VCR or a Set top box
equipped with a Hard Drive, etc.
Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the
external device is off.
Front of the unit

Tips
If the external equipment only has a single audio output, connect it
to the L/MONO (white) IN2 terminal.

Recording to DVD
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Perform steps 1−5 left.

S VIDEO VIDEO

IN 2

You can get a
sharper, clearer
picture by connecting
with an S Video cable
instead of the yellow
video cable.

L /MONO AUDIO R

Start play on an external device.
REC

to start recording the
program from an external device.
Yellow White Red

Recording to VHS
Perform steps 1−5 left.
S Video cable

Audio/video
cable

Preparation:
 Turn on the unit and connected equipment.
 [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection
( 47).
 [VHS] Ensure accidental erasure tab is intact.
 When recording multilingual broadcasts ( 21)

PLAY

to locate the point on the
tape where you want to insert the
recording.
PAUSE

when you reach that point.
REC

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the drive (DVD or
VHS).

Insert a disc or VHS cassette.

to put the unit in recording
standby.
Start play on the external device.
PAUSE

REC MODE

to select the recording
mode ( 22).
Input Select

INPUT SELECT
1

IN1

IN2

DV
OK

to start recording the
program from the external device.
Tips
To skip unwanted parts
Press [ PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restart
recording.)
To stop recording
Press [ STOP].

,  to select “IN1” or “IN2”,
then OK
– If a program is recorded from a set top box
equipped with a Hard Drive, etc., connected to
IN1 on the rear, then select “IN1”.
– Front Panel inputs are IN2.

Notes
If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then
the video quality will be degraded.

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Recording from a DV Camcorder
Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and
the external device is off.
Front of the unit

REC MODE

to select the recording
mode for the disc ( 22).
 to select “Rec.”,
then OK

4-pin DV Cable

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Preparation:
 Turn on the unit.
 Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.
 [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection
( 47).

Turn ON the DV equipment and
pause play where you want to
begin recording.
DV camcorder connection
DV connection detected.
Start recording?

Record to DVD

Cancel

When “DV camcorder connection” screen does not
appear

 If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for
“Select Audio Channel For DV Input” in the Setup menu ( 56).
 [RAM] Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the
images create chapters.
 Compatibility with video camcorders from other manufacturers is
not guaranteed.
 It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV
equipment.
 The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
 Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the
camcorder.
 The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.
 This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;
Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector.
Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm
correct external connection.
 You cannot record discs and play discs simultaneously.
 If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit,
then the video quality will be degraded.

Advanced Features

Notes

Tips
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [ STOP].
The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].
 If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions
for “Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a Hard
Drive, etc.” ( 26).

After performing step 1 ( above).
1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
–External DV cannot be recorded to VHS.
2. With the unit stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [, ] to select “Other Functions” then press [OK].
4. Press [, ] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [OK].
You can proceed to step 4 (

right).

 to select “Record to DVD” then
OK

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Advanced Disc Playback
Zoom in on video

, , ,  to select the
recording you want to watch,
then OK

During playback
SUB MENU

Tips
To zoom in:

To select the recording with the numbered buttons
e.g.,
“5”:
[0]
[5]
“15”:
[1]
[5]

,  to select “Zoom In”, then
OK

To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
– You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Tips

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons

To return the picture to its original size
Press [, ] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].

Protected.

Menu Screens on the TV
[DVD-V]
Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be
navigated as follows:



Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital
broadcasts, etc.)
It cannot be played because data is damaged.



Currently recording.
“One time only recording” restriction (

84, CPRM)

, , ,  to select an item, then
OK

During playback

You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to
select an item.

– There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases
the search speed.
– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Tips
To return to the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Skip
During playback or while paused

Notes
If “” appears on the TV, the operation is prohibited by the unit or
disc.

Selecting Recordings to Play

A Video

10 10/23 Mon

[RAM] When the
Album View screen
is displayed, press
A to switch to the
Recordings screen.

8 10/23 Mon

Previous
Play

B Picture

---

During playback, you can access specific recordings
or scenes through direct entry of the numbered
buttons.

Recordings

DVD-RAM

Page 02/02

SUB MENU

Select

Next
Previous

– Each press increases the number of skips.

Direct Play

[RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
CANCEL
0

e.g., “5”:
“15”:
MP3
e.g., “5”:
“15”:
JPEG
e.g., “5”:
“15”:

[0]
[1]

[5]
[5]

[0]
[0]

[0]
[1]

[5]
[5]

[0]
[0]

[0]
[1]

[5]
[5]

RESET

Tips
28

Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.

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Quick View (Play 1.3)
[RAM]
Allows you to increase the play speed slightly without
distorting the audio.
During playback
PLAY

CM Skip
[RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Skips 1-minute forward with each press.
During playback
CM SKIP

(Press and hold.)

– Press again to return to normal speed.

Slow-motion Play
[RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

Create Chapters
[RAM]

While paused

Advanced Features

During playback
CREATE
CHAPTER

or
– There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press
increases the speed.
– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Tips
You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [, ].

Notes
If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses
automatically (except [DVD-V]).

Tips
Depending on the disc, some operations may not be possible.

Frame-by-Frame Viewing
[RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]

Changing Audio during Playback
AUDIO
A

While paused
OK

– Each press shows the next or previous frame.
– Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-byframe in succession.
– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Time Slip
[RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments.
During playback

to select the audio.

Available audio will differ based on disc type.
See below.
DVD-RAM
e.g.: [RAM]
Play
“Stereo”
is
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
selected.
Stereo
Stereo  Mono L  Mono R

[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] When playing a multilingual broadcast,
you can choose between Main Audio and SAP Audio.
Main Audio  SAP Audio
[DVD-V\
This allows you to change items like the audio channel
number and the soundtrack language ( 50).
Soundtrack

1 ENG

TIME SLIP

e.g., English is the selected language.

,  to select the time, then
OK

– Each press of  or  advances the interval
by 1 minute (press and hold for 10-minute
intervals).

Notes
If you cannot change the audio type when you have used only
an optical digital audio cable for connection, set “Dolby Digital” to
“PCM” ( 56). Alternatively, you may connect to an amplifier or
system component with an audio cable and change the input on the
amplifier or system component to suit the connection ( 65).

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Playing Playlists
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However,
you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on
other equipment.
DRIVE
SELECT

to select the DVD drive.

View Chapters
Perform steps 1−4 left.

, , ,  to select the playlist,
then SUB MENU

With the unit stopped

,  to select “View Chapters”,
then OK

,  to select “Other Functions”
then OK
FUNCTIONS
Disc Protection Off

DVD-RAM
Playback

Playlists

Program

Flexible Recording

Delete

DV Camcorder Rec.

Copy

Setup

Other Functions

DVD Management

, , ,  to select the
chapter, then OK
Tips
To return to the playlist screen
Press [SUB MENU], then select “View Playlists” and press [OK].
To view other pages
Press [,].

,  to select “Playlists”, then
OK

, , ,  to select the playlist
to play, then OK
Playlist Properties
Perform steps 1−4 above

, , ,  to select the playlist,
then SUB MENU

,  to select “Properties”, then
OK

– Playlist information (e.g., length and date) is
shown.

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Playing MP3s
[-R] [-R\DL] [CD] [USB]
MP3 recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/RW or USB memory can
be played on this unit.
[USB] The screen shown below may be displayed when you insert
a USB memory ( 13).
USB Media Device Operations
USB Media Device inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN to Exit.
Play MP3
Go to Album View
Copy pictures

Tips
To select file type
1. Press [RETURN].
2. Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [,] to select
“Menu”,
then press [OK].
4. Press [,] to select “MP3
Music”,
then press [OK].

Press [, ] to select “Play MP3”, then press [OK].
You can proceed to step  ( below).

To stop playing
Press [ STOP].

[-R] [-R\DL] [CD] The screen shown below is displayed when you
insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG).
e.g.,

To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Playback mode is set to MP3.To display pictures,
please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

e.g.,
Multimedia content
Music and pictures on disc.
Please select playback mode.

MP3 Music
Pictures
OK

To view other pages
Press [, ].
Advanced Features

To select the track with the numbered buttons
e.g.,
“5”:
[0]
[0]
[5]
“15”:
[0]
[1]
[5]

Press [OK]. You can proceed to step  (

Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group

below).

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the DVD or USB
drive.

From the track list

 while a track is highlighted to
display the tree screen.
Menu
G
1
T
1
Total
1/49

Track list is shown.

No.
0 – 9

Selected group
Menu
G
1
T
3
Total
3/111

No.
0 – 9
Prev.
Next

ENTER

No.
Group
1 : My favorite
Total
Track
001-Both Ends Freezing
1
002-Lady Starfish
2
003-Life on Jupiter
3
004-Metal Glue
4
005-Paint It Yellow
5
006-Pyjamamama
6
007-Shrimps from Mars
7
008-Starry Blue
8
009-Velvet Cuppermine
9
010-Ziggy Starfish
10

Tree

: Group No.
: Track No. in
the group
: Track No./
Total tracks in
all groups

Page 001/024

–When the JPEG Menu is displayed, perform
steps 1–4 in “To select file type” on the right
column selecting “MP3 Music” in step 4 to
change the playback mode.

Tree
G

1/3

CD-RW for Check
/JPEG/
/JPEG/JPEG1/
/JPEG/JPEG2/
/MP3/
MP3/MP3 group1/
MP3/MP3 group2/
MP3/MP3 group2/

: Selected Group No./Total Group No.
If the group has no compatible track, “--” is
displayed as the group number.
: Selected Group

,  to select a group, then
OK

– The track list for the selected group appears.

Notes

,  to select a track, then
to play.

 When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an
MP3 file, play may not be possible.
 You cannot operate the scroll bar that appears in the tree screen.

–“ ” indicates the track currently playing.

Tips
To return to the track list
Press [RETURN].

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Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)
[RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
CD-R/RW, SD Memory Cards or USB memory can be played on
this unit.
[SD] [USB] The screen shown below may be displayed when you
insert an SD card or USB memory ( 13).
e.g., [USB]
USB Media Device Operations

, , ,  to select a picture,
to view.
then OK
Notes

USB Media Device inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN to Exit.

 You can use 8MB to 2GB SD memory cards, and 4GB, 8GB,
16GB SDHC memory cards ( 68).
 Still pictures cannot be played during recording on the DVD drive
or copying.
 Thumbnails for large JPEG files and images with aspect ratios
other than 4:3 may not display.

Play MP3
Go to Album View
Copy pictures

Press [, ] to select “Go to Album View”, then press [OK].
You can proceed to step  ( below).
[-R] [-R\DL] [CD] The screen shown below is displayed when you
insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG).
e.g.,

To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
You can also press [, ] to view other pages.

Press [OK] to exit the screen.
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Press [,] to select “Menu”, then press [OK].
Press [,] to select “Pictures”, then press [OK].
You can proceed to step  ( below).

DRIVE
SELECT

To select the still picture or album with the numbered buttons
Album
e.g.,
“5”:
[0]
[0]
[5]
“15”:
[0]
[1]
[5]
Still picture
e.g.,
“5”:
[0]
[0]
[0]
[5]
“15”:
[0]
[0]
[1]
[5]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icon

to select the drive (DVD,
SD or USB) .

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Album View

DVD-RAM

A Video

007

008

10/27/2006 Total8
Photo: 3/10/2005

10/27/2006 Total6
My Album2

---

B Picture

---

Slideshow

, , ,  to select an album,
then SUB MENU

---

Page 02/02

S SUB MENU

Album that has not yet been viewed ([RAM])

From the Album View screen

Album View screen

Slideshow

Next
Press OK to go to
Picture View

– [RAM] When the Recordings screen is
displayed, press B to switch to the Album
View screen.
– [-R] [-R\DL] [CD] [USB] When the MP3 Menu is
displayed, perform steps 1–4 in “To select file
type” on the upper Tips on page 31, selecting
“Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback
mode.

, , ,  to select an album,
then OK
– The Picture (JPEG) View screen appears.

To stop viewing a picture
Press [ STOP].
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Playback mode is set to MP3.To display pictures,
please select Pictures Menu from FUNCTIONS.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Tips

,  to select “Start
Slideshow”, then OK

Start Slideshow
Slideshow settings

Tips
To stop the Slideshow
Press [ STOP].
To change Slideshow settings
1 In step 2 above, press [, ] to select “Slideshow settings”,
then press [OK].
2 Press [, ] to select each item.
Slide Interval
Press [, ] to select desired interval (0 to 99 seconds), then
press [OK].
Repeat Play
Press [, ] to select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].
SNDTRK Instruction
If you select “On”, then a screen will be displayed showing the
operations for a slideshow with soundtrack when a slideshow is played.
Press [, ] to select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].

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Zoom

Slideshow with soundtrack
It is possible to play MP3 music recorded on a USB memory during a
Slideshow.

While playing a picture
SUB MENU

Preparation:
 Insert a USB containing MP3 files.

Control Panel

From the Album View screen

To zoom in:

, , ,  to select an album,
then SUB MENU

,  to select “Zoom
In”, then OK

FUNCTIONS
Rotate Right
Rotate Left
Zoom In
OK

SNDTRK Folder

Tips

To return the picture to its original size
Press [, ] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].
 When zooming in, the still picture may be cut off.
 “Zoom In” information is not stored.
 “Zoom In” and “Zoom out” do not work with images that have a
resolution larger than 640480 pixels.

Picture Properties

To select an MP3 folder to be played
1 In step 2 above, press [, ] to select “SNDTRK Folder”, then
press [OK].
2 Press [, ] to select the folder, then press [OK].

While playing a picture
STATUS

twice to display picture properties.
Shooting Date

Rotate Pictures

11/30 12:03 AM
Date 11/26/2006

While playing a picture
STATUS

SUB MENU

,  to select “Rotate
Right” or “Rotate Left”,
then OK

Advanced Features

,  to select
“Slideshow w/ SNDTRK”,
then OK

Tips
Slideshow w/ SNDTRK

Control Panel
FUNCTIONS
Rotate Right
Rotate Left

0002/0030

again, to exit.
Notes

Depending on the camera or editing software; shooting dates may
not be displayed correctly.

Zoom In
OK

Notes
To return the picture to its original position
Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step 2, then press
[OK].
 Rotation information will not be stored.
–[-R] [-R]DL] [CD]
–When disc or album is protected
–When played on other equipment
–When copying pictures

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Advanced Video Cassette Playback
Zoom in on video

During playback

Tips
For quicker operation
 Hold [, ] to start cue/review and release the button to
restart normal playback.

SUB MENU

Jet Search
Allows high speed search of video in forward or reverse
direction.
To zoom in:

,  to select “Zoom In”, then

During playback

FF
REW

Tips
To return the picture to its original size
Press [, ] to select “Zoom out” in step 2, then press [OK].

– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Notes

to fast-forward the tape.

 The speed of Jet Search (27 or 35) can be specified via the
Setup menu ( 60).
 Recordings made in EP or VP mode may experience distortions or
vertical scroll at 35 times speed. If so, change speed to 27 times.
 Depending on your TV, the picture may not be in color or may be
distorted.
 Jet Search is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.

to rewind the tape.

Jet Rewind

Fast-forward/Rewind
With the unit stopped
FF

twice to Jet Search forward.
twice to Jet Search in reverse.

REW

Slow playback

Video tapes will rewind to the beginning of the tape at
higher-speed.
TIME SLIP/ JET REW

During playback
PAUSE

Press and hold for about
2 seconds.
– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Notes
 Depending on the tape or an operating condition, the rewind
speed may change somewhat.
 The tape counter is reset to “0:00.00” when the tape is rewound to
the beginning.
 Depending on the tape, this function may not work.

Notes
Slow playback is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.

Cue/Review
Allows to quickly review a portion of the video just
played, or cue later portions of the tape.
During playback
FF
REW

to cue later portions of the tape.
to review portion just played.

– Press [ PLAY] to restart normal playback.

Notes
Cue/review is automatically canceled after 10 minutes.

VHS Index Search System (VISS)
The unit automatically records special index signals on a
tape every time a recording is started (via [ REC], or a
scheduled recording). The index search function makes
use of these index signals to help you find the beginning
of a desired program quickly and easily.
While stopped or during normal play
or
.
– Each press increases the number of skips.
– Press [ STOP] to cancel the search.

Notes
Up to 20 index signals can be searched in either direction.
If you overshoot in either direction, press the opposite button to
correct.
For correct operation, make recordings of at least 5 minutes to
ensure that index signals are not spaced too closely together.

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S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
This unit can play tapes recorded in S-VHS.
 Some picture noise may occur depending on the type
of tape used.
 It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution
S-VHS is capable of.
 This unit cannot record in S-VHS.

Repeat Playback

Adjusting the playback picture
Manual Tracking
The unit usually makes tracking adjustments
automatically, but you may need to do it manually if noise
appears on a tape recorded on other equipment.
During playback
TRACKING/V-LOCK

TRACKING/V-LOCK

When the tape reaches the end of the program, it will
automatically rewind to the beginning and play again.

or
PLAY

Press and hold for about 5 or
more seconds.

Advanced Features

During playback or while stopped

– Repeat until the picture noise disappears.
To return to auto tracking:
TRACKING/V-LOCK

– Repeat Playback goes on indefinitely until you
cancel it.
– The “RPt” indication appears on the unit’s display.
– Press [ STOP] to stop play.

(simultaneously).
Tips
To remove the noise from a paused picture:
Start slow play ( 34), then adjust the tracking.

Notes
Only works if there is at least 5 seconds blank space at the end of
the program.

Notes
 This function may not work with some tapes.

Changing Audio during Playback
AUDIO
A

repeatedly, to select the audio
option.
Stereo  Mono L  Mono R
 No display (Normal audio track) 

Vertical Locking Adjustment
Adjust the vertical synchronization to stop the picture
from shaking while paused.
While paused
TRACKING/V-LOCK

TRACKING/V-LOCK

or
– Repeat until the shaking stops.
To return to the standard position:
TRACKING/V-LOCK

(simultaneously).
Notes
 This function may not work with some tapes.

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Status Messages
The following messages and displays appear to let
you know what operations are being performed and
the status of the unit.
STATUS

– Press [STATUS] to cycle through available
displays.
e.g.,

DVD-RAM
Play
IN1
Stereo
VHS Rec.

On-screen Display Indicators for Video
Cassette Playback
The following on-screen indicator will not be displayed
when this unit is connected to the TV with the DVD
PRIORITY output terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal.
This indicator is only displayed when playing a tape in
this unit’s VHS drive while recording a program on the
DVD drive. The items displayed may differ depending on
the operating conditions.
STATUS

to display on-screen indicators.

12/24 6:34 PM

vRemain 1:45 SP

vT12 0:01:23 SP

vT12 0:12:34 SP

VHS
Mono L

DVD-RAM
Play
IN1
Stereo
VHS Rec.

0:00.22
SP

No Display
 Display examples
 Current media
 Shows current recording or play status.
 Channel status
 Status of the other drive
 The current date and time
 Elapsed play time/Recording mode
 Remaining recording time and recording mode
(e.g.: “1:45 SP” indicates 1 hour and 45 minutes
in SP mode)
 Disc remaining time may slightly differ between
different models.
 Elapsed recording time and recording mode



VHS drive indicator



Shows which sound mode is selected as follows:
Stereo:
Hi-Fi stereo audio
Mono L:
Mono L audio of the Hi-Fi stereo
audio
Mono R audio of the Hi-Fi stereo
Mono R:
audio
No indicator: Normal audio



Operation status



Shows the tape counter and remaining tape time
Pressing [STATUS] to cycle the display as follows:
No display  Tape counter
 Remaining tape time 
 Press [ CANCEL] to reset the tape counter
(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”. The tape counter
is automatically reset when inserting a video
cassette.



Video cassette-in indicator



Recording mode (

22)

Tips
To exit on-screen indicators
Press [STATUS] several times.

Notes
Remaining tape time display
 The displayed time is approximate.
 The displayed time will be incorrect if you set the wrong tape
length in “Select Tape Length” in the Setup menu ( 60) and if the
tape is of poor quality.

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Entering Text

FUNCTIONS Window
By using the FUNCTIONS window you may access
the main functions quickly and easily.

When viewing the Name screen.
Recording Name
_

With the unit stopped
FUNCTIONS
DVD-RAM

Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off

Playback
Program

FUNCTIONS
DVD-RAM

Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off

delete

Playback

Playlists

Copy

Program

Flexible Recording

delete

DV Camcorder Rec.

Other Functions

Copy

Setup

Other Functions

DVD Management

Delete

Set

1 1

2 A

3 D

4 G

5 J

6 M N

k
m n

[

]

7 P
8 T

(

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-

9 W X
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Space
OK

– If you select “Other Functions”, press
[, ] to select a menu item and press
[OK].
Playback

28
You can select and play recorded programs.

, , ,  to select
characters, then OK

Advanced Features

,  to select a menu item,
then OK

–Repeat this step to enter other characters.
STOP

when you’ve finished
entering text.

Program

17
You can make scheduled recording settings.
Delete

20
You can delete recordings using DELETE Navigator.
Copy

18
You can copy recordings using COPY Navigator.
Copy New Pictures

44

You can copy still pictures.
Playlists

Tips
Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g.: entering the letter “R”
1. Press [7] to move to the 7th row.
2. Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.
3. Press [OK].
To enter a space
Press [ CANCEL] then press [OK].
To delete a character
Press [ PAUSE] on a character in the name field.
To cancel in the middle
Press [RETURN].
Characters will not be saved.

30

You can play playlists.

Notes
Long recording names may not be displayed.

Flexible Recording

24
The unit sets the best possible picture quality that
fits the recording within the remaining disc space.
DV Camcorder Rec.

27
DV automatic recording function
Setup

52
You can change the unit’s settings using Setup
menu.
DVD and Card Management

47
You can manage discs through formatting,
finalizing and other operations.

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Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM”)
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV
(VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI
cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added.
As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
 This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

Preparation
1. Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable ( 9, 65).
2. Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( 60). (The default setting is “On”.)
3. Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
 When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control”, set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.
4. Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so
that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.
When the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

(When the TV is on)
Automatic input
switching

When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will
automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding
action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Press [FUNCTIONS]1, [PLAY]2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE], etc.
 If you operate the VHS when the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the output does not automatically
switch.

(When the TV is off)
Power on link

When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will
automatically turn on and display the corresponding action.
(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)
Press [PLAY]2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [SCHEDULE], etc.
 [DVD-V]3, etc.
The TV is automatically turned on when you insert a disc or a tape without the accidental erasure
prevention tab.
 If you operate the VHS when the unit is recording on the DVD drive, the TV does not automatically turn on.

Power off link

When you turn the TV off, this unit is also automatically turned off. This unit
automatically turns off even if the FUNCTIONS screen, the status message or the
on-screen menu is displayed during playback.
Even if the TV is turned off, this unit will not turn off at the same time under the
following conditions:
– when you press [ REC] and this unit is recording
– when scheduled recording is proceeding
– when copying
– when finalizing, etc.
 When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the
receiver will also turn off.

1
2

3

This button is available only when this unit is on.
When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents
from where playback started.
In this case, press [] or [] to go back to where playback started.
Depending on discs, the TV may not automatically turn on.

Notes

 When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and initially set up, it automatically acquires the TV
setting information ( 12).
 These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
 About “HDAVI Control” function, read the operating instructions of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

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Easy control only with VIERA Remote Control
If you connect this unit via an HDMI cable to a TV with “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function, you can
operate both units more conveniently.
You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control.
[, , , ], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU].
Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Refer to TV operating instruction for operating the TV.

Using the
FUNCTIONS
window to operate
this unit

Display this unit’s “FUNCTIONS” window using the TV
remote control.
FUNCTIONS

DVD-RAM

If

Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off

Playback

this unit is set to off, it will automatically turn on.

Program
Delete
Copy
Other Functions

Advanced Features

Select the item you want to operate
with the TV remote control, then

About the FUNCTIONS window (

Using the SUB
MENU window to
operate this unit

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs and select the drive (DVD, VHS,
SD or USB) using the “Control Panel” ( below).
SUB
MENU
e,g.,
Control Panel
FUNCTIONS
Drive Select
Zoom In
OK

Select an item,
then OK

Using the Control
Panel

37)

Control Panel

Control Panel is
displayed ( below).

FUNCTIONS

FUNCTIONS window is displayed
( above).

Top Menu [DVD-V[
Menu [DVD-V[
Drive Select
Rotate Right (JPEG)
Rotate Left (JPEG)
Zoom In
Zoom out

Top menu is displayed (28).
Menu is displayed (28).
Select the DVD, VHS, SD or USB drive.
Rotate the still pictures ( 33).

Enlarge or shrink the video or
the still picture ( 33).

Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop,
etc. with the TV remote control.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the SUB MENU window to operate this unit”.
The Control Panel is displayed ( right)
While playing a recording or DVD-Video, etc.
– []: Pause, []:Stop, []: Search backward, []:Search forward,
[OK]: Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.
While playing still pictures
– []: Stop, []: View previous picture, []: View next picture,
[EXIT]: Exit the screen.

Control Panel
Pause
Play
Search

Exit
Stop

Notes
When you record a program by operating the TV (Direct TV Recording, etc.)
 It is recorded on a disc in the recording mode preset on this unit.
 If the Direct TV Recording mode has been activated on this unit, then a new program cannot be recorded using this mode.

When you want to leave the TV on and turn off only this unit
Press [DVD/VHS POWER] on this unit’s remote control to turn off
When not using “HDAVI Control”
Set “VIERA Link” in the setup menu to “Off” (

60).

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Recordings−Editing
Tips

Notes

Recording/Chapter
Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of
one chapter.
Recording

You cannot edit during recording or copying.
[+R] [+R]DL] Management information is recorded in unused
sections when you edit discs. The available space on these discs
decreases each time you edit their contents.

Chapter
Start

End

[RAM] You can divide a recording into multiple chapters.
Recording
Chapter

Chapter

After finalizing, recordings are divided into chapters of the
following lengths.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]: Chapters are approx. 5 minutes long
[+R] [+R]DL]: Chapters are approx. 8 minutes long
Maximum numbers of items on a disc
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
Recordings
Chapters

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Approx. 1000

Approx. 254

Accessing the Recording View
DRIVE
SELECT

to select the DVD drive.
[RAM] When the Album View screen
is displayed, press A to switch to
the Recordings screen.

Tips
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
–You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [, , , ], then press [PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
–A checkmark appears. Press [PAUSE] again to cancel.

Editing Operations to Recordings
Delete Recording
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”
( left).
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.

,  to select “Delete
Recording”, then OK

 to select “Delete”, then

Recording Properties

, , ,  to select a recording.
–Multiple editing (

right, Tips)

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”
( left).
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

SUB MENU

to display the menu list.
To view more options
Press [, ] to select “Edit Recording”, then
press [OK].
Items that cannot be selected are gray.
e.g., [RAM]
Refer to
Edit Name
“Editing
Setup Protection
Cancel Protection
Operations to
Delete Recording
Change Thumbnail
Recordings”
Properties
Divide Recording
Edit Recording
( right).
View Chapters
Album View

Using menus to play still
pictures ( 32)

If you select “View Chapters” (

46)

,  to select “Properties”, then
OK

–Recording information is shown (e.g., date,
time).
Properties
Football
No.
Date
Channel

01
Start
1/ 1/2007 Mon Rec. Time
12

1:02 PM
1:00(SP)

Recording Name
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”
( left).
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

,  to select “Edit Name” then
OK

–You can give a name for the recording (

37).

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Setup Protection/Cancel Protection

Tips

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”
( 40).
[RAM]
Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings.

,  to select “Setup Protection”
or “Cancel Protection”, then OK

Recordi

10 10/27 Mon

8 10/27 Mon

Change Thumbnail

[RAM]
Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined.

,  to select “Divide Recording”
then OK
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Divide Recording

DVD-RAM

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”
( 40).
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Recordings
screen.

,  to select “Change
Thumbnail”, then OK
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Change Thumbnail
DVD-RAM

A Video

B Picture

Change

Exit
0:01.05
Change
−−:−−.−−

Start play and select
the thumbnail position.

A Video

Play

B Picture

Preview
Divide

Advanced Editing

DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DVD-RAM

The lock symbol appears
when the recording is
protected.

Divide Recording
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View”
( 40).

 to select “Yes”, then

For quicker editing
Use Search ( 28), Slow-motion Play or Time Slip ( 29) to find
the desired point.
To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [] (start) or
[] (end).
For better precision, use Slow-motion Play and Frame by Frame
Viewing ( 29).

Exit
0 00 05

at the point you want to
divide.
–For quicker editing ( above, Tips)
–Selecting “Preview”, then pressing [OK]
plays the recording from 10 seconds prior, to
10 seconds after the division point.
–To change the point to divide at:
Restart play and press [, ] to select
“Divide”, then press [OK] to bring to the point
where you want to divide.

PLAY

to start play.

at the point you want to use
as your thumbnail.
–To change the thumbnail:
Restart play and press [, ] to select
“Change”, then press [OK] at the point you
want to use as the thumbnail.

,  to select “Exit”,
then OK

, to select “Exit”
then OK
 to select “Divide” then

–The recording is divided at that point.

Notes
Divided recordings retain the name of the original.
A short amount of video and audio just before and after the
division point gets cut out.
You cannot divide a recording when the resulting parts are too
short or when the total number of recordings exceeds 99.

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Still Pictures−Editing
Accessing the Album/Picture View
[RAM] [SD] [USB]
DRIVE
SELECT

Tips
To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
–You can also press [, ] to view other pages.

to select the drive

(DVD, SD or USB).
[RAM] When the Recordings screen is
displayed, press B to switch to the
Album View screen.
[USB] When the MP3 Menu is
displayed, perform steps 1–4 in “To
select file type” on the upper Tips on
page 31, selecting “Pictures” in step
4 to change the playback mode.
Editing an album:

, , ,  to select the album.
– Multiple editing (

right, Tips)

Multiple editing
Select with [, , , ], then press [PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
–A checkmark appears. Press [PAUSE] again to cancel.
To exit the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].

Album/Picture Operations
Add Picture/Create Album
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture
View” ( left).

 ,  to select “Add Picture” or
“Create Album”, then OK

Editing a still picture:

1. , , ,  to select the
album which contains the still
picture to edit, then OK
2. , , ,  to select the still
picture.
– Multiple editing (

right, Tips)

  to select “Yes”, then

 , , ,  to select the album
containing the still picture to add,
then OK

SUB MENU

to display the menu list.
To view more options
Press [, ] to select “Edit Album”, then
press [OK].
Items that cannot be selected are gray.
e.g., [SD] Editing an album
Refer to “Slideshow” and
Slideshow w/ SNDTRK
“Slideshow with soundtrack”
SNDTRK Folder
Start Slideshow
( 32, 33)
Slideshow settings

Refer to
“Album/Picture
Set Protection
Edit Album
Operations”
Cancel Protection
Copy to DVD
( right)
Refer to “Copying Still Pictures via the
Album View Screen” ( 44)
Add Picture

Album Name

Create Album

Delete Album

e.g., [SD] Editing a still picture
Delete Picture
Set Protection
Cancel Protection
Album View

Refer to “Album/Picture
Operations” ( right).

 ,  to select “Select pictures
to copy” or “Copy all pictures”,
then OK
If “Select pictures to copy” is selected:
Press [, , , ] to select the picture,
then press [OK].
If “Copy all pictures” is selected:
All the still pictures in the album will be
copied.

  to select “No” to finish
copying, then OK
–If you want to continue copying, select “Yes”
and repeat steps 7–8.

You can go back to the Album View screen.

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Album Name

Only when you select “Create Album”

,  to select “Yes” or “No”, then

Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View”
( 42).

If “Yes” is selected:
You can give a name for the album ( 37).
If “No” is selected:
The recording date of the first picture in the
album becomes the album name.

 ,  to select “Album Name”,
then OK
– You can give a name for the album (

37).

Notes
Album names entered using this unit may not display on other
equipment.

Delete Album/Delete Picture
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
When deleting an album, non-picture files in the
album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to
subordinate folders in the album.)
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture
View” ( 42).

Advanced Editing

 ,  to select “Delete Album” or
“Delete Picture”, then OK
 ,  to select “Delete”, then
OK

Set Protection/Cancel Protection
Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally
deleted.
Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Album/Picture View”
( 42).

 ,  to select “Set Protection”
or “Cancel Protection”, then OK
  to select “Yes”, then

–The lock symbol “ ” appears when the still
picture or the album is protected.

Notes
Even if you set protection using this unit, the album may be
deleted by other equipment.

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Copying Still Pictures
Importing Still Pictures from an SD card
or USB memory
[SD] [USB]

[RAM]

This unit saves information about imported still pictures.
Therefore, if still pictures are imported from the same SD card
or USB memory, then only new still pictures will be imported.

Copying Still Pictures via the Album View
Screen
When you insert an SD card or USB memory, the menu
may be displayed .
Press [RETURN] to exit the screen.
e.g., [SD]
SD Card Operations
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.
Go to Album View
Copy pictures

With the unit stopped

Insert an SD Card or USB
memory.

[SD] [USB]

The menu is automatically displayed.

[RAM]

e.g., [SD]
DRIVE
SELECT

SD Card Operations
SD Card inserted.
Select an action or press RETURN.

to select the copy source
drive (DVD, SD or USB) .

Go to Album View
Copy pictures

OK
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DVD-RAM

,  to select “Copy pictures”,
then OK

Copy to

SD card

DVD

,  to select “Copy”, then
–Copying

A Video
008

3/10/05 Total8
Photo: 3/10/2005

4/10/05 Total6
My Album2

---

Previous
OK

---

Page 02/02

S SUB MENU

B Picture

---

Slideshow

Next
Press OK to go to
Picture View

–[RAM] When

Copy New Pictures
Copy from

Album View

007

the Recordings screen is
displayed, press [B] to switch to the Album
View screen.
–[USB] When the MP3 Menu is displayed,
perform steps 1–4 in “To select file type”
on the upper Tips on page 31, selecting
“Pictures” in step 4 to change the playback
mode.

starts.

Tips
You can also operate with the following steps
1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the SD or USB drive.
2. While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [, ] to select “Other Functions”, then press [OK].
4. Press [, ] to select “Copy New Pictures”, then press
[OK].

, , ,  to select an album,
then SUB MENU

,  to select “Copy to SD”,
“Copy to USB” or “Copy to DVD”,
then OK

Notes
 Still pictures already imported cannot be re-imported to
the same DVD-RAM.
 This unit saves the information on up to 4,000 still
pictures. If additional still pictures are imported, then the
older information will be deleted.

,  to select “Start copying”,
then OK
– Copying

starts.

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Deleting Still Pictures
Tips
When copying finishes
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to finish copying.
To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then
press [OK].
– You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [, , , ], then press [PAUSE].
(Repeat.)
– A checkmark appears. Press [PAUSE] again to
cancel.

Delete Navigator
[RAM] [SD] [USB]
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
DRIVE
SELECT

to select the drive (DVD,
SD or USB).
FUNCTIONS

With the unit stopped

DVD-RAM

Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off

Playback
Program
Delete
Copy
Other Functions

Notes

,  to select “Delete” then
DELETE Navigator

A Video
008

2 26/2007 Total 1
101_DVD

2 26/2007 Total 2
102_DVD

---

Tips

To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].

---

Page 02/02

SUB MENU

B Picture

----

007
07

To stop copying in the middle
Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

Album View

DVD-RAM

---

Advanced Editing

 If the space on the destination drive runs out or the
number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the
maximum, copying will stop partway through.
 Even if you input a name to the copy source folder,
the name will not be retained to the copy destination
folder.
 Still pictures cannot be copied between an SD card
and a USB memory.

Select

Next
Press OK to go to
Picture View

[RAM] When the Recordings screen is displayed,
press B to switch to the Album View screen.

Deleting an album:

4a , , ,  to select the

album, then

DELETE

Deleting a still picture:

4b 1. , , ,  to select the

album, then

2. , , ,  to select the
still picture, then OK
 to select “Delete”, then

Notes
You cannot delete while recording or copying.

Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
–You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [, , , ], then press [ PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
–A checkmark appears. Press [ PAUSE] again to cancel.
Deleting an item increases the available space by the
amount of space taken by the item deleted.

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Chapters−Creating, Editing
Accessing the Chapter View

Chapter Operations

[RAM]
Allows individual viewing and editing of chapters.
DRIVE
SELECT

Create Chapter
Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (

left).

to select the DVD drive.
,  to select “Create Chapter”
then OK
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter
DVD-RAM

[RAM] When the Album View screen
is displayed, press A to switch to
the Recordings screen.

A Video

Play

B Picture

Create

Exit
0:43.21

at the point you want to
divide.

, , ,  to select a
recording.
SUB MENU

to display the
menu list.

Delete Recording
Properties

,  to select “Exit” then

Edit Recording
View Chapters
Album View

Notes
A short portion of the recording just after the creation point may be
lost.

,  to select “View Chapters”,
then OK
, , ,  to select a chapter.
–Multiple editing (

To play,

below, Tips)

SUB MENU

41, Tips)

Delete Chapter
Important: Once deleted, recorded contents cannot be
recovered.
Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (

To edit,
menu list.

Tips
For quicker editing (

to display the

left).

,  to select “Delete Chapter”,
then OK

Delete Chapter
Create Chapter
Combine Chapters

Refer to “Chapter
Operations” ( right).

View Recordings

You can go back to the Recordings Screen.

 to select “Delete”, then

Combine Chapters
Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (

left).

,  to select “Combine
Chapters”, then OK
 to select “Combine” then

–The selected chapter gets combined with the
next chapter.

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DVD and Card Management
Accessing the Management Menus
Preparation:
[RAM] [SD] Release protection (disc, cartridge, card
right).
Insert a disc or card.

Naming Discs
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( left).

,  select “Disc Name”, then
OK

DRIVE
SELECT

to select the drive (DVD or

–You can give a name for the disc (

37).

SD).
Tips
With the unit stopped

The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
With finalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top
Menu.

Setting Protection

,  to select “Other Functions”
then OK
Playback

Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off

,  select “Disc Protection”
then OK

Playlists

Program

Flexible Recording

delete

DV Camcorder Rec.

Copy

Setup

Other Functions

DVD Management

,  to select “DVD
Management” or “Card
Management”, then OK

Protection of cartridge disc or card
[RAM] (With a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the protect
position, you cannot record to, edit,
format, or delete from the disc.
[SD]
Switch the write-protect switch to the
“LOCK” position.

LO C K

[SD] The only menu available in “Card
Management” is “Format memory card”.

 to select “Yes” then

Setting Menus

FUNCTIONS
DVD-RAM

Advanced Editing

[RAM]
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( left).

Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.

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DVD and Card Management
Deleting All Recordings

Formatting Discs or Cards

Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
[RAM]
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( 47).

,  to select “Delete All
Recordings” then OK
 to select “Yes” then
 to select “Start” then

Important: Once formatted, contents cannot be
recovered.
[RAM[ [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( 47).

,  to select “Format Disc
(DVD)” or “Format memory card”
then OK

 to select “Yes” then

–A message appears when deleting is finished.

 to select “Start” then
OK

to complete.

Notes

–Formatting starts ([RAM] may take up to a
maximum of 70 minutes).
–A message appears when formatting is
finished.

Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.
OK

to complete.

Notes
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This
can render the disc or the card unusable.
When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] [CD] [USB] Formatting cannot be performed.
[-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] You can format only as DVD-Video format on this
unit.
[RAM[ Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process.
The disc must be reformatted if you do this.
[RAM[ [SD[ The disc or card cannot be formatted if the writeprotect tab or switch ( 47) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”.
Release the protection to continue.
The message “Unable to format.” appears when trying to format
discs the unit cannot use.

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Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu
First
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Before finalizing a disc, select whether to show the Top
Menu after finalizing.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( 47).

,  to select “Playback will
start with:”, then OK
, to select desired item, then

Notes
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while finalizing. This
can render the disc unusable.
When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it
may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen
(approximately 4 times longer).
After finalizing
– [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you can
no longer record or edit it.
– [-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting
although it becomes play-only after finalizing.
– The disc finalized by this unit may not be able to play on other
units depending on the condition of the recording.
– There is a pause of several seconds between recordings and
chapters during playback.
– Recordings are divided into about 5-minute chapters ([+R]
[+R]DL] 8 minutes)

This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of
recording.

Tips

DVD’s Top Menu:
The Top Menu appears first.
First Recording:
The disc content is played without displaying
the Top Menu.

After you have finished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen
asking if you want to finalize the disc appears ( 23).

Create DVD Top Menu
[+RW]

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by
finalizing it on the unit.
The menu you create with the unit can also be used on
most DVD players.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( 47).

+RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a
convenient function. We recommend creating the menu
before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.
Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the
Management Menus” ( 47).

Setting Menus

Finalizing

,  to select “Create DVD Top
Menu”, then OK

,  to select “Finalize”, then
 to select “Start”, then

 to select “Yes”, then
 to select “Start”, then

 to select “Start”, then

–Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled
(may take up to 15 minutes).
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] up to 60 minutes)
–A message appears when finalizing is
finished.

–“Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceled
once started.
–“Create DVD Top Menu” takes a few minutes.

to complete.

Notes
OK

to complete.

Recording or editing on the disc may delete the Top menu. In that
case, create the Top menu again.
You cannot use the Top menu for playing on this unit.

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Setting DVD On-Screen Menus
Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus
[DVD]
When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and
changed.
Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents.
DRIVE
SELECT

to select the DVD drive.

DISPLAY
B

[DVD-V]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (
Soundtrack/Subtitle language).
Audio channel
[RAM] [-RW‹VR›]
“Changing Audio during Playback” (

below,

29)

Angle
[DVD-V]
Change the number to select an angle.

Soundtrack/Subtitle language

Item

Setting

,  to select a menu, then .
,  to select an item, then .
,  to select a setting.
Follow the on-screen prompts to change
individual settings.

CES:
CHI:
DAN:
DEU:
ENG:
ESP:
FIN:
FRA:
HUN:
ITA:
JPN:
KOR:

Czech
Chinese
Danish
German
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean

MAL:
NLD:
NOR:
POL:
POR:
RUS:
SLK:
SVE:
THA:
VIE:
:

Malay
Dutch
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Slovak
Swedish
Thai
Vietnamese
Others

Audio attributes
LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz):
Sampling frequency
b (bit):
Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels

Notes
Notes
Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit’s current
activity (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.

Tips
To exit the DVD on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].

Disc Menu
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
Soundtrack
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
The disc’s audio attributes appear ( right, Audio attributes).
[DVD-V]
Select the audio and language ( right, Audio attributes,
Soundtrack/Subtitle language).

 You cannot make a change when there is no recording.
 Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and
angles only by using the disc’s menus ( 28).

Play Menu
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]
[-RW‹VR›] [CD]
Repeat play
This function works only when the elapsed play time is
displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the
disc, the items that can be selected will differ.
Select “Off” to cancel.

Subtitle
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
(Only disc that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
 Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
 If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs,
turn the subtitles off.

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Video Menu

Language code list

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.




Progressive ¹ (Progressive/24p ²)
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit
the type of material being played.
Auto1 (normal): Film and video contents are detected
automatically and converted properly.
Auto2:
When using “Auto1” and video content is
distorted as shown below.

24p ²: [DVD-V] When this unit is connected to a TV supporting
1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays
each frame at 1/24 second intervals – the frame interval
originally recorded in the film, thus faithfully reproducing
the original cinema image.
If the settings are changed, then the screen will darken
for a few seconds and then playback will start.
“Auto1” is set when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray.




¹Only when you have selected “480p” or higher for
“Component Output Signal” ( 58) or “HDMI Resolution”
( 59)

²Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output for DVDVideo” in Setup menu ( 59)
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)
Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the
video signal, jittering may occur.
On: Noise reduction works for any video input.
Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record
input as is.

Audio Menu
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more channels
only)
This function does not work for SAP recordings.
 Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front
speakers (L/R) only.
 Turn off if it causes distortion.
Natural/Emphasis/Off
Dialog Enhancer (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or more only,
including a center channel)
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make
dialogue easier to listen.

Romanian:

8279

Afar:

6565

Hebrew:

7387

Russian:

8285

Afrikaans:

6570

Hindi:

7273

Samoan:

8377

Albanian:

8381

Hungarian:

7285

Sanskrit:

8365

Amharic:

6577

Icelandic:

7383

Scots Gaelic:

7168

Arabic:

6582

Indonesian:

7378

Serbian:

8382

Armenian:

7289

Interlingua:

7365

8372

Assamese:

6583

Irish:

7165

SerboCroatian:
Shona:

Aymara:

6589

Italian:

7384

Sindhi:

8368

Azerbaijani:

6590

Japanese:

7465

Singhalese:

8373

Bashkir:

6665

Javanese:

7487

Slovak:

8375

Basque:

6985

Kannada:

7578

Slovenian:

8376

Bengali,
Bangla:
Bhutani:

6678

Kashmiri:

7583

Somali:

8379

6890

Kazakh:

7575

Spanish:

6983

Bihari:

6672

Kirghiz:

7589

Sundanese:

8385

Breton:

6682

Korean:

7579

Swahili:

8387

Bulgarian:

6671

Kurdish:

7585

Swedish:

8386

8378

Burmese:

7789

Laotian:

7679

Tagalog:

8476

Byelorussian:

6669

Latin:

7665

Tajik:

8471

Cambodian:

7577

7686

Tamil:

8465

Catalan:

6765

Latvian,
Lettish:
Lingala:

7678

Tatar:

8484

Chinese:

9072

Lithuanian:

7684

Telugu:

8469

Corsican:

6779

Macedonian:

7775

Thai:

8472

Croatian:

7282

Malagasy:

7771

Tibetan:

6679

Czech:

6783

Malay:

7783

Tigrinya:

8473

Danish:

6865

Malayalam:

7776

Tonga:

8479

Dutch:

7876

Maltese:

7784

Turkish:

8482

English:

6978

Maori:

7773

Turkmen:

8475

Esperanto:

6979

Marathi:

7782

Twi:

8487

Estonian:

6984

Moldavian:

7779

Ukrainian:

8575

Faroese:

7079

Mongolian:

7778

Urdu:

8582

Fiji:

7074

Nauru:

7865

Uzbek:

8590

Finnish:

7073

Nepali:

7869

Vietnamese:

8673

French:

7082

Norwegian:

7879

Volapük:

8679

Frisian:

7089

Oriya:

7982

Welsh:

6789

Galician:

7176

8083

Wolof:

8779

Georgian:

7565

Pashto,
Pushto:
Persian:

7065

Xhosa:

8872

German:

6869

Polish:

8076

Yiddish:

7473

Greek:

6976

Portuguese:

8084

Yoruba:

8979

Greenlandic:

7576

Punjabi:

8065

Zulu:

9085

Guarani:

7178

Quechua:

8185

Gujarati:

7185

RhaetoRomance:

8277

Setting Menus

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
Picture
Set picture mode
Normal: Default setting
Cinema: Mellows down movies, enhances detail in dark
scenes.

Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian:
6566 Hausa:
7265

Other Menu
Position
Change where this menu screen appears on your TV.

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Setup Menus
“Accessing the Setup Menu”
You will have to perform the following step 1 for all other
operations on pages 52−60.

,  to select “Cable Box/DVR”,
“Satellite Box/DVR”, “Converter Box”
or “IPTV/Other STBs”, then OK

With the unit stopped
SETUP

Brand Name
Notes
Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to
standby.

Select the set top box brand
After selecting “IR Settings” (

left, step 3).

,  to select “Brand Name”, then

Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the
change is not activated until you press [OK].

, , ,  to select the set top
box brand, then OK

To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.

IR Settings

– You can also use [] or [] to view other pages.

Allow the set top box connected to this unit to be recognized by
this unit.
If the set top box setup is changed, carry out “Test” ( right) to
check whether or not the Set Top Box Control operates correctly.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

above).

Max. CH digits
Select the maximum number of channel digits to be entered in
your set top box.
After selecting “IR Settings” ( left, step 3).

,  to select “Setup” then 

,  to select “Max. CH digits”, then

,  to select “IR Settings”, then

,  to select “Max. 2 Digit Channel
(CH xx)”, “Max. 3 Digit Channel
(CH xxx)” or “Max. 4 Digit Channel
(CH xxxx)” ,then OK

IR Settings
Select whether or not the set top box connected to this unit is
controlled by this unit.
After selecting “IR Settings” ( above, step 3).

,  to select “IR Settings”, then
OK

This must not be selected when “Converter Box” is selected for
“STB (Set Top Box) Type” ( left).

OK Key Operation
Select whether or not the selected channel is confirmed by
pressing [OK] in accordance with your Set top box.
After selecting “IR Settings” ( left, step 3).

,  to select “On” or “Off”, then

,  to select “OK Key Operation”, then

, to select “On” or “Off”, then

,  to select “Yes” or “No”, then

Test
STB (Set Top Box) Type
Select the service being used
After selecting “IR Settings” ( above, step 3).

After selecting “IR Settings” (

left, step 3).

,  to select “Test”, then

– Confirmation screen appears.

,  to select “STB (Set Top
Box) Type”, then OK

– Perform steps 8 and 9 on page 11

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Off Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “Setup”, then 
,  to select “Off Timer”, then

,  to select “Set Clock
Manually”, then OK
,  to select the item you want
to change.

,  to change the setting.
–Repeat steps 5–6 to change other items.

,  to select “2 Hours”, “6
Hours” or “Off”, then OK

to confirm new date and
time and to initiate the clock.

Remote Control
Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote
control and the main unit.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “Setup”, then 
,  to select “Remote Control”, then

Set the time change dates for DST
Set the beginning and end dates for DST. (

12).

Quick Start
One Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM. From the power
off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about one second after
first pressing the [ DVD/VHS POWER] and then sequentially
pressing [REC] (Quick Start Mode). Power consumption is also
higher when the unit is turned off if this is set to “On”.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

52).

,  to select “Set Code 1”, “Set
Code 2”, or “Set Code 3” then
OK
to set.

Setting Menus

,  to select “Setup”, then 
,  to select “Quick Start”, then
OK

While pressing and holding
, press
and hold the numbered button 1 , 2 ,
or 3 corresponding to the code set in
step 4 for about 5 seconds to set.
OK

Restore Default Settings

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

Clock Settings
52).

,  to select “Setup”, then 
,  to select “Clock Settings”, then

52).

,  to select “Setup”, then 
,  to select “Restore Default
Settings”, then OK

,  to select “Yes” or “No”,
then OK

Set Clock Manually
After selecting “Clock Settings” (

This returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the
clock, ratings level, closed caption, and on-screen language.

to complete.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

,  to select “On” or “Off”, then

above, step 3).

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Setup Menus
Subtitle Language

Settings for Playback
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

52).

,  to select “Disc”, then 
,  to select “Settings for
Playback”, then OK
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (

above, step 3).

,  to select “Ratings”, then
OK

,  to select ratings limit, then
OK

Enter a 4-digit password, then
OK

– Do not forget your password.

 Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
[8 No Limit] All DVD-Video can be played.
[1] to [7]
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
[0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
 Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change Level]
[Temporary Unlock]

Audio Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (

After selecting “Settings for Playback” (

left, step 3).

,  to select “Subtitle
Language”, then OK
,  to select “Automatic”,
“English”, “French”, “Spanish”,
“Other ”, then OK
Menu Language
After selecting “Settings for Playback” (

left, step 3).

,  to select “Menu Language”,
then OK
,  to select “English”,
“French”, “Spanish”, “Other
”, then OK
Notes
[DVD-V] Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc
menus.
If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if
languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as
the default on the disc will be played instead.
[Original]
The original language of each disc will be
selected.
[Other ] This is the language code setting. Input a
code number with the numbered buttons
( 51, “Language code list”).
[Automatic]
If the language selected for “Audio
Language” is not available, subtitles of
that language will automatically appear if
available on the disc.

above, step 3).

,  to select “Audio Language”,
then OK
,  to select “English”,
“French”, “Spanish”, “Original”,
“Other ”, then OK

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Settings for Recording

,  to select “Video”, then 

Recording Time in EP Mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP
mode.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “Black Level
Control”, then OK

,  to select “Disc”, then 
Input Level
Adjusts the black level of the input signal.

,  to select “Settings for
Recording”, then OK

After selecting “Black Level Control” (

above, step 3).

,  to select “Input Level”, then
OK
OK

,  to select “EP-Extended
Play (6H)” or “EP-Extended Play
(8H)”, then OK

84,

,  to select “Video”, then 
,  to select “Still Mode
(paused video)”, then OK
,  to select “Automatic”,
“Field” or “Frame”, then OK

[Frame]

Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is
selected.
Select if you cannot see small text or fine patterns
clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

,  to select “Output Level
(Composite/SVideo)”, then OK

Setting Menus

Still Mode (paused video)

[Field]

Output Level (Composite/SVideo)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO
OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminal.
After selecting “Black Level Control” ( above, step 3).

[EP-Extended Play (6H)]
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
[EP-Extended Play (8H)]
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (
“Frame and field”).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “Lighter” or
“Darker”, then OK

,  to select “Lighter” or
“Darker”, then OK
Dynamic Range Compression
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range ( 84) for easier listening at a low
volume.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “Audio”, then 
,  to select “Dynamic Range
Compression”, then OK

Black Level Control
Select “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level control to
the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “On” or “Off”, then
OK

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Setup Menus
Digital Audio Output

DTS

Change the settings when you have connected equipment
through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 65).
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes
DTS signals on other connected equipment, or to convert the
signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output.

,  to select “Audio”, then 
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (

,  to select “Digital Audio
Output”, then OK

,  to select “DTS”, then

PCM Down Conversion

above, step 3).

,  to select “PCM Down
Conversion”, then OK
,  to select “On” or “Off”, then

[Off]

[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to equipment
displaying the DTS logo.
[PCM]
When you have connected the unit to equipment
that doesn’t have the DTS logo.


Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can
be harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be
recorded properly on media such as mini discs.

Select Audio Channel For DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s
DV in terminal ( 27).

[On]

Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment cannot
process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or
88.2 kHz.)
Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose
when the connected equipment can process signals
with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

,  to select “Select Audio
Channel For DV Input”, then

Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes
Dolby Digital signals on other connected equipment, or to
convert the signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output.

above, step 3).

,  to select “Dolby Digital”,
then OK

52).

,  to select “Audio”, then 

Dolby Digital

After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (

,  to select “Bitstream” or
“PCM”, then OK

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz
despite the settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of
over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
After selecting “Digital Audio Output” (

left, step 3).

,  to select “Stereo 1”,
“Stereo 2” or “Mix”, then OK
[Stereo 1]
[Stereo 2]
[Mix]

Records audio (L1, R1)
Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2)
subsequent to original recording.
Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not.

,  to select “Bitstream” or
“PCM”, then OK
[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to
equipment displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
[PCM]
When you have connected the unit to
equipment that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo.

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

52).

,  to select “Display”, then 
,  to select “Status
Messages”, then OK

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,  to select “Automatic” or
“Off”, then OK

,  to select “On”, then

On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen
messages.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

,  to select “Set”, then

52).

,  to select “Display”, then 

– Select “Off” if you don’t want closed captions.

Closed Caption settings
After selecting “On” (

above, step 5).

,  to select “Analog”, then
,  to select “On-screen
Language”, then OK

,  to select the item, then
,  to select “English”,
“Español” or “Français”, then

CC1–4 Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of
screen)
T1–4
Textual information (Appears over entire screen)

Front Display

Resets all settings for closed captions

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

After selecting “On” (

above, step 5).

52).

,  to select “Display”, then 

,  to select “CC reset”, then

Setting Menus

Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

,  to select “Front Display”,
then OK
,  to select “Bright”, “Dim” or
“Automatic”, then OK
[Automatic] The display turns dark during playback. When the
unit is turned off, the unit’s display disappears.
While using this mode the standby power
consumption can be reduced.

Closed Caption
Choose whether to show closed captions.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

52).

,  to select “Display”, then 
,  to select “Closed Caption”,
then OK
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Setup Menus
TV Aspect

4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAM

This setting allows you to select the type of television
connected.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

You can select how to display the image on the TV when you
watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “TV Screen”, then


,  to select “TV Aspect”, then

,  to select “4:3 TV settings
for DVD-RAM”, then OK

,  to select “4:3” or “16:9”,
then OK
Notes

,  to select “4:3”, “Pan and
Scan (Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox
(Shrink to fit)”, then OK
[4:3]

 Aspect 4:3/16:9
4:3

16:9

4:3 standard aspect
television

16:9 widescreen
television

 Digital programs broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio may
appear with black bands at the edges of the screen on
4:3 aspect televisions. The bands are added to enable the
correct aspect ratio to be shown.

4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you
watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “TV Screen”, then

,  to select “4:3 TV settings
for DVD-Video”, then OK
,  to select “Pan and Scan
(Stretch to fit)” or “Letterbox
(Shrink to fit)”, then OK
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]
Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides
cut off if Pan & Scan was specified. If 16:9 software
prohibits Pan & Scan, the image will appear in the
letterbox style (with black bands above and below the
picture) despite the setting here.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the
letterbox style.

Recordings are played as
recorded.
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for a widescreen
is played with the sides cut off.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]
Video recorded for a widescreen
is played in the letterbox style.

Component Output Signal
If you connected this unit and a TV with component video
cables, select the item compatible with the connected
equipment.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

52).

,  to select “TV Screen”, then

,  to select “Component
Output Signal”, then OK
,  to select “480i”, “480p”,
“720p” or “1080i”, then OK
[720p], [1080i]: Videos from DVD-Video or VHS are output with
480p, irrespective of the settings.
If the video is distorted when the settings are changed, then
press and hold [] and [] on the main unit for 5 seconds or
more to set it back to [480i].
If this unit is connected to an amplifier via an HDMI cable and
audio is not output when these settings are changed, then
use a non-HDMI cable to connect the unit.
If this unit is connected to an amplifier, etc. via an HDMI cable
with “HDMI Priority” set to “On”, the video will be fixed to 480i.
Turn it “Off” and set it again.
If the “TV Aspect” is set to “4:3” ( left), then “480i” or “480p”
can only be selected.

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24p Output for DVD-Video

Functions of HDMI
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

52).

,  to select “TV Screen”, then


When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output
via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second
intervals – the same interval originally shot with the film camera.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (

,  to select “24p Output for
DVD-Video”, then OK

,  to select “Functions of
HDMI”, then OK
HDMI Priority

,  to select “On” or “Off”, then
above, step 3).

,  to select “HDMI Priority”,
then OK

,  to select “On” or “Off”, then
OK

When connecting equipment such as an amplifier with
an HDMI cable, and connecting TV (compatible with
progressive video) with a Component Video Cable


HDMI Resolution

You can only select items compatible with the connected
equipment. This setting normally does not need to be changed.
However if you are concerned about output picture quality, it
may be improved by changing the setting.
To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you need
to connect the unit directly to a 1080p–compatible HDTV. If this
unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must
also be 1080p compatible.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (

above, step 3).

,  to select “HDMI
Resolution”, then OK
,  to select the item, then

[On]

Set to “On” and then set the Progressive/24p in the
Video Menu in the On-screen Menu ( 51) to “24p”.
When the video is being output in 24 frames per
second, no video is output from a video terminal other
than the HDMI terminal.

HDMI Output Display Aspect
Settings used when 4:3 aspect video is output on the television
as 16:9 aspect.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” ( left, step 3).

,  to select “HDMI Output
Display Aspect”, then OK
Setting Menus

After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (

[Off]

left, step 3).

,  to select “Full” or “Normal”,
then OK
[Full]
Video output is enlarged to match the screen size.
[Normal]
Video is output as 4:3 aspect. Side panels (black
bars on the left and right) will appear on the
screen.

Notes
Depending on the equipment to connect, some items may
be shaded in gray on the display and cannot be selected, or
changing settings may be unavailable.

Above items can be set when you set “HDMI Priority” to
“On”.

[Auto]

[480i]
[480p]
[720p]
[1080i]
[1080p]

Automatically selects the output resolution best
suited to the connected television (1080p, 1080i,
720p or 480p).

When setting video output to “1080p”, we
recommend using a Panasonic HIGH SPEED
HDMI cable to prevent video distortion.

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Setup Menus
HDMI RGB Output Range

Select Tape Length

Effective when connected to a device that only supports RGB
output.
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” ( 59, step 3).

Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the
correct remaining time.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” (

,  to select “HDMI RGB
Output Range”, then OK

52).

,  to select “VHS”, then 
,  to select “Select Tape
Length”, then OK

,  to select “Standard” or
“Enhanced”, then OK

,  to select “T120”, “T160” or
“T180”, then OK

[Enhanced] When the black and white images are not distinct.

HDMI Audio Output
After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (

59, step 3).

,  to select “HDMI Audio
Output”, then OK
,  to select “On” or “Off”, then

[T120]
[T160]
[T180]

Jet Search
Set the speed for Jet Search ( 34) when playing EP and VP
tapes. It is possible to view the picture recorded in EP or VP
mode at approx. 27 or 35 times speed.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “VHS”, then 

[Off] Audio is output from an amplifier when using the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT terminal ( 65).

,  to select “Jet Search”, then



VIERA Link

After selecting “Functions of HDMI” (

59, step 3).

,  to select “27” or “35”,
then OK

,  to select “VIERA Link”,
then OK
[27]

,  to select “On” or “Off”, then
OK

[On]

T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes
T140 and T160 tapes
T180 tapes

When “On” is selected, you can operate other “HDAVI
Control” compatible devices using “HDAVI Control”.

Select [27] if the picture is poor at [35].

Gray Background
Select whether or not the gray background is displayed when a
blank section of a Video tape is played.
Perform step 1 of “Accessing the Setup Menu” ( 52).

,  to select “VHS”, then 
Notes
Depending on the equipment to connect, some items may
be shaded in gray on the display and cannot be selected, or
changing settings may be unavailable.

Above items can be set when you set “HDMI Priority” to
“On”.

,  to select “Gray
Background”, then OK
,  to select “On” or “Off”, then
OK

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Other Settings
Remote Control Codes for the TV

DVD/VHS

Axion
Bang & Olufsen
Broksonic
Casio
Daewoo

DVD/VHS

POWER

POWER
DRIVE
SELECT

Set Top Box
operation buttons

TV/VIDEO CH

POWER
VOL

DRIVE
SELECT

VOL

TV/VIDEO CH

TRACKING/V-LOCK

Emerson

TRACKING/V-LOCK

2 3

Point the remote control at the TV
or Set Top Box.
To set the code for the TV:

Go Video
Haier
Hannspree
Hewlett Packard
Hisense
Hitachi

POWER

While pressing and holding
enter the code from the
table on the right using the
numbered buttons.
e.g., 0250: press [0]

[2]

[5]

InFocus
JVC

[0]

KLH
LG

To set the code for the Set Top Box:

While pressing and holding
enter the code from the table
on the right using the numbered
buttons.
CH

e.g., 1786: press [1]

[7]

Envision
Epson
Fisher
Fujitsu
GE

[8]

Loewe
Magnavox

Marantz
Memorex
Mitsubishi

[6]

Test the TV or Set Top Box
functions of the remote control for
operability.
–To switch to the Set Top Box mode:
Press and hold [CH ] and [RETURN]
simultaneously for 5 seconds or longer.
–To switch to the TV mode:
Press and hold [ TV POWER] and
[RETURN] simultaneously for 5 seconds or
longer.
–If the functions do not work, repeat steps 1 to
3 using different codes, if available. Some TVs
and Set Top Boxes may not be compatible
with the unit’s remote control.

Norcent
Optoma
Orion
Philips
Philips Magnavox

Pioneer
Polaroid
Proscan
Proview
RCA

Runco
Sampo
Samsung

Sansui
Sanyo

Code
0051 / 0055 / 0250 / 0650
0761 / 0783 / 0815 / 0817 / 0842
0030 / 0098 / 0672 / 0702 / 0812
0180
0003 / 0019 / 0030 / 0052 / 0137 / 0185
0748 / 0765 / 0767 / 0879 / 0890
0003 / 0092 / 0180 / 0451 / 0623 / 0802 / 0875 /
1937
1937
0620 / 1620
0003 / 0236 / 0463
0611 / 1205
0019 / 0039 / 0066 / 0067 / 0091 / 0092 / 0451 /
0623 / 0661 / 0672 / 1661
0019 / 0038 / 0039 / 0154 / 0158 / 0171 / 0177 /
0178 / 0179 / 0180 / 0181 / 0182 / 0183 / 0185 /
0236 / 0270 / 0280 / 0282 / 0463 / 0623
0030 / 0813
0833 / 0840
0154 / 0159
0179 / 0186 / 0683 / 0809 / 0853
0021 / 0027 / 0029 / 0047 / 0051 / 0055 / 0135 /
0138 / 0174 / 0178 / 0251 / 0279 / 0282 / 0451 /
0747 / 1347 / 1447
0886
0768 / 1034
1348 / 1351 / 1352
1088 / 1089 / 1101 / 1494 / 1502
0748
0016 / 0032 / 0038 / 0056 / 0095 / 0097 / 0145 /
0151 / 0173 / 0227 / 0279 / 0409 / 0413 / 1145
0736 / 0738 / 0741 / 0752 / 0781 / 1164 / 1516
0036 / 0053 / 0069 / 0160 / 0169 / 0182 / 0731 /
1253
0765 / 0767
0178 / 0317 / 0442 / 0457 / 0700 / 0856 / 1178 /
1265
0136
0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 /
0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0706 / 0802 /
1254 / 1454
0030 / 0054 / 0444 / 0704 / 0854 / 0855 / 1154
0016 / 0106 / 0150 / 0154 / 0178 / 0179 / 0463
0014 / 0019 / 0093 / 0098 / 0150 / 0155 / 0178 /
0331 / 0358 / 0836 / 0868 / 1250
0748 / 0824 / 1089
0887
0179 / 0236 / 0463 / 1463
0054 / 0690 / 1154 / 1454
0020 / 0024 / 0028 / 0030 / 0036 / 0054 / 0096 /
0179 / 0186 / 0187 / 0230 / 0386 / 0690 / 0706 /
0802 / 1154 / 1254 / 1454
0038 / 0166 / 0172 / 0679 / 0866
0765 / 0865 / 1262 / 1276 / 1314 / 1316 / 1326 /
1327 / 1328 / 1341 / 1498 / 1523
0047 / 0747 / 1347 / 1447
0835 / 1401 / 1498
0018 / 0019 / 0029 / 0038 / 0047 / 0090 / 0135 /
0174 / 0278 / 0679 / 0747 / 1047 / 1147 / 1247 /
1347 / 1447 / 1547
0017 / 0030 / 0251 / 0497 / 0603
0030 / 0032 / 0039 / 0052 / 0100 / 0110 / 1755
0019 / 0030 / 0032 / 0056 / 0060 / 0178 / 0329 /
0408 / 0427 / 0587 / 0702 / 0766 / 0812 / 0814 /
1060
0463
0088 / 0107 / 0146 / 0154 / 0159 / 0232 / 0484 /
0799 / 0893

Setting Menus

TV operation
buttons

Manufacturer
Panasonic
Advent
Akai
America Action
AOC
Apex Digital
Audiovox

Other Settings

Using the Unit’s Remote Control to
Operate the TV and the Set Top Box
(Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.)

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Other Settings
Remote Control Codes for the TV (Continued)
Manufacturer
Sharp
Sony
Sva
Sylvania
Symphonic
Syntax-Brillian
Tatung
Thomson
Toshiba

Ultra
Viewsonic
Westinghouse
Yamaha
Zenith

Code
0039 / 0093 / 0153 / 0157 / 0165 / 0220 / 0281 /
0386 / 0398 / 0491 / 0688 / 0818 / 0851
0000 / 0011 / 0080 / 0111 / 0273 / 0353 / 0810 /
0834 / 0867 / 1100
0587 / 0748 / 0768 / 0865 / 0870 / 0871 / 0872
0020 / 0028 / 0030 / 0054 / 0065 / 0096 / 0171 /
0381
0171 / 0180
1007 / 1144 / 1240 / 1255 / 1257 / 1258 / 1331
0003 / 0049 / 0055 / 0396 / 1101 / 1756
0209 / 0210 / 0047
0036 / 0060 / 0149 / 0154 / 0156 / 0650 / 0832 /
0845 / 1156 / 1164 / 1256 / 1265 / 1356 / 1656 /
1704
0391
0857 / 0864 / 0885 / 1755
0885 / 0889 / 0890 / 1282 / 1577
0019 / 0030 / 0769 / 0833 / 0839
0016 / 0017 / 0092 / 0178 / 0463 / 1265

Remote Control Codes for the Set Top Box:
Cable Box
Manufacturer
Panasonic
ABC
Americast
Bell South
Digeo
Director
General Instrument
GoldStar
Hamlin
Jerrold
Memorex
Motorola
Pace
Paragon
Philips
Pioneer
Pulsar
Quasar
Regal
Runco
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Sony
Starcom
Supercable
Torx
Toshiba
Zenith

Code
0000 / 0107
0003 / 0008
0899
0899
1187
0476
0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
0144
0009 / 0273
0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
0000
0276 / 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
0008 / 0237 / 1877
0000
0317 / 1305
0144 / 0533 / 0877 / 1877
0000
0000
0273 / 0279
0000
0144
0008 / 0477 / 0877 / 1877
1006
0003
0276
0003
0000
0000 / 0525 / 0899

Satellite Receiver
Manufacturer
Panasonic
AlphaStar
Chaparral
Crossdigital
DirecTV

DISH Network
Dishpro
Echostar
Expressvu
GE
General Instrument
GOI
Goodmans
Hisense

Code
0152 / 0247 / 0701 / 1786
0772
0216
1109
0099 / 0247 / 0392 / 0566 / 0639 / 0724 /
0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1108 / 1109 / 1142 /
1377 / 1392 / 1414 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 /
1609 / 1639 / 1640 / 1749 / 1856
0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
0775 / 1005 / 1505 / 1775
0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
0775 / 1775
0392 / 0566
0869
0775 / 1775
1246
1535

Satellite Receiver (Continued)
Manufacturer
Hitachi
HTS
Hughes
Hughes Network
Systems
iLo
Janeil
Jerrold
JVC
LG
Magnavox
Memorex
Mitsubishi
Motorola
NEC
Next Level
Paysat
Philips
Pioneer
Proscan
Proton
RadioShack
RCA
Samsung
Sanyo
Sony
Star Choice
Toshiba
UltimateTV
Uniden
US Digital
USDTV
Voom
Zenith

Code
0819 / 1250
0775 / 1775
0749 / 1442 / 1749
0749 / 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1749
1535
0152
0869
0775 / 1170 / 1775
1226 / 1414
0722 / 0724
0724
0749
0856 / 0869
1270
0869
0724
0099 / 0722 / 0724 / 0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1142 /
1442 / 1749
1442
0392 / 0566
1535
0869
0143 / 0392 / 0566 / 0855 / 1392
1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1276 / 1377 / 1442 / 1609
1219
0639 / 1639 / 1640
0869
0749 / 0790 / 0819 / 1285 / 1749
1392 / 1640
0722 / 0724
1535
1535
0869
1856

Cable Box/Digital Video Recorder Combination
Manufacturer
Americast
Digeo
General Instrument
Jerrold
Motorola
Pace
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta
Sony
Supercable
TiVo
Zenith

Code
0899
1187
0476 / 0810
0476 / 0810
0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
0237 / 1877
0877 / 1877
0877 / 1877
1006
0276
1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
0899

Satellite Receiver / Digital Video Recorder Combination
Manufacturer
DirecTV
DISH Network
Dishpro
Echostar
Expressvu
Hughes Network
Systems
JVC
Motorola
Philips
Proscan
RCA
Samsung
Sony
Star Choice
TiVo

Code
0099 / 0392 / 0639 / 1076 / 1142 / 1377 / 1392 /
1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1640
0775 / 1505
0775 / 1505
0775 / 1170 / 1505
0775
1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
1170
0869
1142 / 1442
0392
1392
1442
0639 / 1640
0869
1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444

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Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality
You can enjoy a high-quality picture by using the following terminals for connection.
Standard
Quality
Picture

Highquality
Picture
VIDEO
terminal

S VIDEO
terminal

HDMI
terminal

COMPONENT
VIDEO
terminal

DVD output and DVD/VHS output
The unit has DVD/VHS common output terminals and DVD priority output terminals.
DVD/VHS common output
Both DVD and VHS signals can be output.
If connecting with the DVD/VHS common out terminals, closed caption
cannot be displayed by this unit while playing a tape. Make the settings
and display on a TV that supports Closed Captioning.
DVD priority output
This is the dedicated terminal to enjoy pictures played on DVD in higher
picture quality.
The DVD priority out terminals can also output the VHS signal.
However this is not possible during DVD recording or DVD scheduled
recording.

DVD priority output

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

R-AUDIO-L

AV OUT

VIDEO

PR
PB
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

R-AUDIO
A

-L

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L
R
O

VIDEO

DVD PRIORITY
OUT OUT
DVD PRIORITY

DIGITAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
((PCM/BITSTREAM)
)

DVD/VHS common output

If connecting to the TV with the DVD priority output terminal, we recommend connecting to the TV with the DVD/VHS
common output terminals as well.

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video (S Video Cable not included)
The S VIDEO OUT terminal provides a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.
(Actual results depend on the television.)
Audio/video cable
(included)

Red White Yellow
INPUT 1
INPUT 2

Rear of TV

Other Settings

AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
R
L IN

S Video cable
(not included)

Red White

Reference

Red White Yellow
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AC IN

SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

R-AUDIO
AU

-L

VIDEO
IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

VIDEO
O

DVD PRIORITY
OUT
DVD
PRIORITY
OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
((PCM/BITSTREAM))

Rear of this unit
Red White

Audio cable (not included)

Notes
Usually you can watch video from input 2 on TV. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, switch to input 1 on TV.

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Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality
Using Component Video Cables for Better Video (Component Video Cables not
included)
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit can be used for either interlace or progressive output (
to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

84)

Rear of TV
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
PB
PR

INPUT 1
AUDIO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO IN VIDEO
R
L IN

Red White Yellow

Red White

Audio/video cable
(included)
Rear of this unit

Component
video cables
(not included)

Red White Yellow
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

AC IN

SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

R-AUDIO
AU

-L

Audio cable
(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO
O

DVD PRIORITY OUT

Red White

Adjust settings in “Component Output Signal” (

58).

Notes
Usually you can watch video from COMPONENT VIDEO input on TV. When you want to playback VHS while recording on DVD, switch to
input 1 on TV.

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You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the
audio cable connection between this unit and your TV on
page 8 as follows.

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound
(Audio Cable not included)
Use this connection to play sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier or system component.
Rear of Amplifier or
System Component

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an
uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted,
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with
just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV
(High Definition Television), the output can be switched to
1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function (

38)

 Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have
the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI
cable.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10
(1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.),
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m
/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
 Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be used.

AUDIO IN
R
L

Red White

Rear of this unit

Using an HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) Cable

Audio cable
(not included)
Red White
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

AC IN

SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

R-AUDIO
AU

R-AUDIO-L

-L

VIDEO
DE
IN1

R-AUDIO-L

Rear of Amplifier or
System Component

Rear of TV

VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
(
)

DVD PRIORITY OUT
DVD PRIORITY
OUT

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for
Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio Cable
not included)
This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround
sound on DVD-Video.

INPUT 1
AUDIO IN VIDEO

Red White Yellow

HDMI cable
(not included)

Audio/video cable
(included)

Rear of Amplifier or
System Component
OPTICAL IN

Red White Yellow
DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

Insert fully with this
side up.
Do not bend cable
sharply.

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

R-AUDIO

-L

VIDEO
IN1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

DVD PRIORITY OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO O
(PCM/BITSTREA

Rear of this unit

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

SET TOP BOX
CONTROL

R-AUDIO
AU

-L

VIDEO
DE
IN1

Notes

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L
R
OL

VIDEO
DE

DVD PRIORITY OUT

OPTICAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
((PCM/BITSTREAM))

Connect an amplifier or system component with a builtin decoder displaying these logo marks.

Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (

 Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”
( 59, 60). (The default setting is “On”.)

56).

Notes
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for
DVD.
Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the
terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.

 If connecting to equipment that is only compatible
with 2 channels output, audio with 3 channels or more
will be down-mixed ( 84) and output as 2 channels
(some discs cannot be down-mixed).
 For display units compatible with HDCP (High
bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are
equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC
monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display
properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI
switching cable (audio cannot be output).
 Usually you can watch video from HDMI input on TV.
When you want to playback VHS while recording on
DVD, switch to input 1 on TV.

Reference

Optical digital
audio cable
(not included)

Rear of this unit

AC IN

R-AUDIO-L

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Disc Information
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback
Rewritable

Finalization Needed1

Recording 16:9 aspect
picture2

Recording broadcasts
that allow one copy
(CPRM) ( 21)



—



[RAM]

—



— (4:3 aspect)

—

[-R] before finalization
[DVD-V] after finalization

—



— (4:3 aspect)

—

[-R]DL] before finalization
[DVD-V] after finalization



— (4:3 aspect)

—

[-RW‹V›] before finalization
[DVD-V] after finalization

—



— (4:3 aspect)

—

[+R] before finalization
[DVD-V] after finalization

+R DL

—



— (4:3 aspect)

—

[+R]DL] before finalization
[DVD-V] after finalization

+RW



—

— (4:3 aspect)

—

[+RW]

Disc type

Standard symbol

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

(: Can do, –: Cannot do)
 The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], and those concerning video cassette are indicated by [VHS].
1

2

Finalization needed for playback on other equipment ( 49).
[RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and
DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
[-R]DL] and [+R]DL] can be played back only on equipment
compatible with these discs.
For further information ( 21, Important Notes for Recording)

 Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.
For available recording times for different discs under
different recording modes, see “DVD Recording Modes
and Estimated Disc Recording Time” on page 22.
Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints may
prevent you from playing or recording certain discs.
 Please see specifications ( 85) for compatible disc
versions and recording speeds.

Tips
 Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information
about DVDs.
http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R
(This site is in English only.)
 Buy Discs from www.panasonic.com and receive
Special 20% Discount!
Coupon Code: DVDMEDIA

Offer good only in 50 United States.

Notes
[RAM] will show an increase in available space whenever a
recording has been erased.

[-RW‹V›] and [+RW] discs will only show an increase in available
space when their last recording has been erased.

[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The discs will show no increase in available
space after deleting recordings.

You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the
discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of
the recording.
When recording multilingual broadcast, refer to page 21.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited
material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers
no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
 A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured
by another company.
 A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
 A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company
is played in this unit.

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Play-only Discs
Disc type

Standard symbol

Discs that Cannot be Played
Uses

DVD-Video
[DVD-V]

DVD-RW
(DVD Video
Recording
format)

High quality movie and music
discs

[-RW‹VR›]

DVD-RW video recorded on
another DVD recorder
 You can play programs that
allow “One time only recording”
if they have been recorded to a
CPRM compatible disc.
 By formatting ( 48) the
disc, you can record to it in
DVD-Video format.
 It may be necessary to finalize
the disc on the equipment used
for recording.

MP3, JPEG

 DVD-R and DVD-R DL with
music recorded in MP3 ( 69)
 Still pictures (JPEG) recorded
on DVD-R and DVD-R DL
( 69)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

 2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5)
 3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
 DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
 DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW

(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another
unit and not finalized ( 84)
 PAL discs
 Discs recorded with AVCHD format
 DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or
“ALL”
 Blu-ray, HD DVD
 DVD-Audio
 Video CD
 DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD,
DivX Video Disc, etc.

Notes
Note about using a DualDisc:
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Audio CD
[CD]

—

MP3, JPEG

 Recorded audio and music
(including CD-R/RW)

 CD-R and CD-RW with music
recorded in MP3 ( 69)
 Still pictures (JPEG) recorded
on CD-R/RW( 69)


Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
 Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
 The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Media Care
[RAM] Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.

Cleaning discs
Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or
condensation may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft,
dry lint-free cloth in a straight line from the center of the disc to
the edge of the disc.
Return discs to their cases and SD cards to their cartridges
when not in use; this helps to protect against scratches and
dirt.
Video cassette
 Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the
heads to become dirty and malfunction.
 Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled
or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only
cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit
malfunction.

Storing media
 Do not place or store media in the following locations:
– Direct sunlight
– Very dusty or humid areas
– Near a heat source
– Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature
(condensation can occur)
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
 Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.

Reference

Holding a disc or card
Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or
getting oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal
surface of discs (the shiny side) or the terminal surface (the
metal part) of SD cards.

Discs to avoid
 Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape
 Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit,
causing improper operation or damage to the unit
 Cracked discs
 Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or
labels, such as may occur with rental discs or improperly
cared-for discs that were previously labeled or re-labeled)

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SD Card and USB Memory Information
USB memories you can use with this unit
Standard
symbol

Type

USB memory

File format

Playing

Copying

MP3





You can play MP3 files recorded onto the USB
memory using a computer. ( 31)



You can play and copy still pictures taken on a
digital camera etc. ( 32, 44)
–You can copy still pictures to/from DVD-RAM discs
only.
–You can copy albums only.

[USB]
Still pictures
(JPEG)



Instructions

 Compatible USB memories
 USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol.
– USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed.


USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed.

 USB memories of up to 32 GB can be used.
 USB memories that support bulk only transfer.
CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
 Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.
 MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported.
 A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.
 FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
 UDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported.
 Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.
 Only the first partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.
Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memory that cannot be used with this unit.

Notes
This unit does not support USB device charging.

SD Cards Usable with this Unit
Type
 SD Memory Card
(from 8 MB to 2 GB)
 SDHC Memory Card
(4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
 miniSD Card
 microSD Card

Standard symbol

File format

[SD]

Still pictures (JPEG)

Instructions

 You can play and copy still pictures taken on a
digital camera, etc. ( 32, 44)

A card adaptor included with the miniSD Card/
microSD Card is necessary.

The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD Card” in these operating instructions.
 Suitable SD Cards
 When using SD Memory Cards of 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can
be used.
 Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
 Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.)
 If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD
Card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit.
 This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as
well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format.
 SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Cardcompatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD
Memory Cards.
 We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

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MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG)
MP3 File Information
Playable media

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

File format

MP3
Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
Number of
Maximum number of folders (groups)
folders (groups) recognizable:
99 folders (groups) (including the root folder)
Number of files
(tracks)
Bit rates
Sampling
frequency
ID3 tags

Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable:
999 files (tracks) (Total number for all the
MP3, JPEG and other type of files.)
32 kbps to 320 kbps
16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/
32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
not compatible

If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an
MP3 file, play may not be possible.

Still Picture (JPEG) Information
Playable media
File format
Number of
pixels
Number of
folders

Number of files

MOTION JPEG

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]
JPEG
Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
between 3434 and 61444096
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [SD] [USB] This unit can
handle a maximum of 300 folders
[CD] This unit can handle a maximum of 99
folders
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [SD] [USB] This unit can
handle a maximum of 3000 files
[CD] This unit can handle a maximum of
999 files
not compatible

Notes
[-R] [-R]DL] [CD]
 Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats) and Joliet
 This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play
of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
 Operation may take time to complete when there are many files
(tracks) and/or folders (groups); some files (tracks) may not display
or be playable.
 Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to
display.
 English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed
correctly. Other characters may not display correctly.
 The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is
displayed on a computer.
 Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files
(tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order you number
them.
 This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
 Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.

Tips
You can play MP3s on this unit by making folders as shown below.
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may
not be in the order you number the folders.
Root
How to structure MP3 folders
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the
order you want to play them.

001

001 Group

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
002 Group
003 Group

Order of play

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3

 If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment,
the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to
play or edit the data.

Reference

Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG and
other type of files is 4000.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Page

Setup
What equipment is necessary to
play multi-channel surround sound?

 You cannot play back multi-channel sound on this unit without other
equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical
digital audio cable to an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS
decoder.

Can the headphones and speakers
be directly connected to the unit?

 You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the amplifier, TV,
etc.

−

The television has an S-VIDEO IN
terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN
terminals and HDMI IN terminal.
Which should I connect with?

 The output picture quality increases in the following order:
VIDEO IN terminal
S-VIDEO IN terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
terminals
HDMI IN terminal. The unit will take longer to start up when
connected with the HDMI IN terminal.

−

Is my TV progressive output
compatible?

 All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult
the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.

−

Page

Discs
Can I play DVD-Video bought in
another country?

 You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
 However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not include
“1” or “ALL”.

Cover

Can a DVD-Video that does not
have a region number be played?

 Discs either without region number or region number “1” or “ALL” will not be
played on this unit.

−

What are the constraints regarding
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R,
+R DL, and +RW compatibility with
the unit?

 The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL, and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording
format).

What are the constraints regarding
CD-R and CD-RW compatibility with
the unit?

−

66, 67

 The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.

 After recording but before finalizing these discs (except +RW disc):
– You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording
them on other Panasonic products or other manufacturers’ equipment.
– You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after
recording them on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video
compatible player.

−

 This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the
following standards:
CD-DA, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or finalize the disc
after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders (groups) and 999
files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG).

67, 69

 You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit.

−

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Page

Recording
Can I record from a commercially
purchased video cassette or DVD?

 Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.

−

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL,
and +RW recorded on the unit be
played on other equipment?

 You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players
after finalizing the disc on this unit.

 [+RW] It is not necessary to finalize. To enable play on other DVD players,
please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.

 In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the recording,
the quality of the disc, and the capability and format constraints of the DVD
player.

−

Can I record digital audio signals
using the unit?

 You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the unit are
for output only. (The audio recorded from a digital video camcorder using
the DV camcorder recording function, however, is recorded digitally.)

−

Can a digital audio signal from
the unit be recorded to other
equipment?

 You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following via the Setup menu:
– PCM Down Conversion: “On”
– Dolby Digital: “PCM”
– DTS: “PCM”
However, only
– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz sampling
frequency.

 You cannot record MP3 signals.

−

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USB
 You can copy still pictures and play MP3 or still picture files on a USB
memory.
 A USB memory cannot be formatted on this unit.
 Connections of digital cameras or camcorders through USB are not
guaranteed.
 Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.

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44
−
−
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Reference

What can or cannot be done using
the USB port on this unit?

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Error Messages
On the Unit’s Display

Page
 An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the
status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide.
If the service number still does not disappear after the check, reset the unit
( 74, “To restore the unit if it freezes”).

−

 If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and contact a
qualified service person.

−

 The remote control and the main unit are using different codes. Change the
code on the remote control.

HARD ERR
(“HArd” and “Err” are alternately
displayed.)

 If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer
where the unit was purchased.

−

NO READ
(“NO” and “REAd” are alternately
displayed.)

 The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.

H
,F
(“ ” stands for a service number.)

(“ ” stands for a number.)

FULL

 The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality.

66, 67,
69

 You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished operation. Press
[ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

 Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction.

−

 The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit
while “ ” is displayed.

−

 There are already 16 scheduled recording programs. Delete unnecessary
scheduled recording programs.

UNSUPPORT
 You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
(“UNSUP” and “POrt” are alternately  You tried to operate with a non-compatible USB memory.
displayed.)

66, 67
68

UNFORMAT
(“UNFOr” and “MAt” are alternately
displayed.)

 You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment.
You can format the disc when the format confirmation screen is displayed.

23, 48

” is displayed on the unit’s
“
display.

 This unit is confirming that it is connected with equipment compatible with
HDAVI Control.

−

F74

 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer
malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

−

F75

 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data
malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

−

U59

 The unit is very warm.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes
until the message disappears.
Reinstall the unit in an area with adequate ventilation. Do not block the
cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

−

U61

 There was a power failure or the AC power supply cord was disconnected
while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This
process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait
until the message disappears.

−

U72
U73

The HDMI connection acts unusually.
– The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
– Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
– The HDMI cable is damaged.

−

U76

 HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does
not support copyright protection.

−

U88

 There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording,
playing or copying; there was a power failure or the AC power supply cord
was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery
process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not
broken. Wait until the message disappears.

U99

 The unit fails to operate properly. Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to
switch the unit to standby. Press [/I POWER] on the main unit again to
turn the unit on.

−

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On the TV
 The program was copy-protected.

−

 The disc may be full.

−

 There are already 99 recordings ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 recordings).

−

Cannot play.

 You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).

Cannot record on the disc.

 The disc may be dirty or scratched.

Cannot finish recording completely.

Unable to format.
Please check the disc.
Cannot record. Disc is full.
Cannot record. The number of
recordings has exceeded the
maximum limit.

 [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. Even
if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL
there is no increase in disc space. Available recording space on a DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format) or +RW disc increases when the last recording is
deleted (space may increase slightly when you delete other recordings).

20, 40,
48

 Use a new disc.

−

Error has occurred.
Please press OK.

 Press [OK] to start the recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while
it is recovering [“
” (Self Check) appears on the unit’s
display].

−

No disc

 You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that the unit can play.

13, 66, 67

 The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is
facing up.

No folders.

 There are no compatible folders on SD Card or USB memory.

No SD card
No valid SD card.

 The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed while a compatible
card is already inserted, turn off the unit, remove the card, then re-insert
the card.

No VHS cassette.

 There is no video cassette in the tape deck when playing or recording TV
programs. Insert a video cassette.

Now recording on DVD.
 The VHS plays back while recording on DVD. You can watch the VHS
To watch the VHS playback, connect
playback by connecting to the DVD/VHS COMMON terminals.
a TV to DVD/VHS COMMON OUT
terminal at the back of the unit, and
select the appropriate input on the
TV.

68, 69
13
63

Please change the disc.

 There may be a problem with the disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the
main unit to remove the disc to check for scratches and dirt. (The unit turns
off automatically after you open the tray.)

−

Please set the clock.

 The clock is not set when recording programs or setting scheduled
recording. Set the clock.

The VHS cassette is protected.

 A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab has been
inserted for recording TV programs. Use a video cassette with an accidental
erasure prevention tab.

This is a non-recordable disc.

 The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or
unfinalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL,
or +RW disc.

 The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality.
This disc is not formatted properly.

Reference

 The card inserted is not compatible or the card format does not match.

66, 67,
69

 You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or +RW disc. Format the
disc with the unit.

 The operation is prohibited by the unit, disc, or video cassette.

−

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Troubleshooting Guide
To Reset This Unit
To reset the ratings level settings
You can reset DVD-Video rating (

To restore the unit if it freezes

54).
On the main unit

With the unit stopped

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

Press and hold for more than
10 seconds.
–The unit is off.

to open the disc tray.

or
On the main unit
On the main unit
INPUT SELECT REC MODE

REC

RESET

Press and hold for
more than 1 second
with a pointed object.

SD CARD

Press and hold both buttons for
about 5 seconds.

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Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions
indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 87.

The following does not indicate a problem with the unit:
 Regular disc rotating sound.
 Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
 Image disturbance during search.
 Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks.
 Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.)
 The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 74, To restore the unit if it freezes).

General Issues

Power

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No power.

 Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

The unit switches to standby mode.

 This is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu to
“Off” to always keep the unit on.

 One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [/I POWER] on the
main unit to turn the unit on.

−

 If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an
HDMI cable, this unit will be automatically turned off when the TV is turned
off.

The power is turned off
automatically.

General Issues

Displays

Page

 Change “Front Display” in the Setup menu.

“12:00A” is flashing on the unit’s
display.

 Set the clock.

The recording time display, the
copying process display, and the
displayed recording times of MP3s
are different from the actual time.

 Times shown may disagree with actual times.

−

 [-R] [-R\DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The remaining capacity does not increase even if
recordings are deleted.

−

 Available recording space on a DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW disc
increases when you delete the last recording (space may increase slightly
when you delete other recordings).

−

 If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the remaining capacity of
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL is reduced and then recording or editing
may be disabled (for the second layer on DVD-R DL and +R DL, this
happens after about 60 times).

−

 The time during fast forward and rewind, or the process during copy may
not be displayed accurately.

−

 The displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames
at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a
slight difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time
(e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately
59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

−

Compared to the actual recorded
time, the elapsed time displayed is
less.

Reference

The display is dim.

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Troubleshooting Guide
General Issues

Operation

Page

 Make necessary settings for the Set Top Box Control.

 Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.

 Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control.

Cannot operate the DVD.

 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive when operating DVDs or
CDs.
– Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.

Cannot operate the VHS.

 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the VHS drive when operating VHS
cassettes.
– Make sure the TV is on the correct channel or input mode.

The remote control doesn’t work.

 The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.

 The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

Cannot operate the TV or Set Top
Box with the unit’s remote control.

 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the main unit.

 Remove obstacles between the remote control and main unit.

−

 Remove dust from the transmission window and the unit’s sensor.

−

 Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

−

 Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be
subject to sun exposure.

−

 It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after
changing the batteries.

 It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the
batteries.

 Some operations are prohibited by the disc.

−

 The unit is warm (“U59” appears on the unit’s display). Wait until “U59”
disappears.

−

 One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off.
If the unit doesn’t switch to off, reset the unit ( 74, “To restore the unit if it
freezes”).

−

“U88” is displayed and the disc
cannot be ejected.

 The unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the
disc:
(1) Press [/I POWER] on the main unit to switch to off.
If the unit doesn’t switch to off, reset the unit ( 74, “To restore the unit if
it freezes”).
(2) While the unit is off, press and hold [] and [INPUT SELECT] on the
main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. (Ejection may take extra
time depending on discs.) The disc may be defective. Try another disc.

−

Cannot eject a disc.

 The unit is recording.

−

 The unit may have a problem. Eject the disc as in (2) above.

−

Startup is slow.

 Startup takes time in the following situations:
– A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
– The clock is not set.
– Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is
connected.
– When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

−

Cannot set “24p Output for DVDVideo”.

 Only when the unit is connected to the HDMI terminal of a TV supporting
24p, you can set “24p Output for DVD-Video”. In some cases where the unit
is connected to a TV via an amplifier/receiver through the HDMI terminals,
you may not be able to set it. In this case, connect the unit to a TV through
the HDMI terminal and connect it to the amplifier/receiver through any
terminal other than HDMI.

The unit is on but cannot be
operated.

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General Issues

VIERA Link

VIERA Link doesn’t work

General Issues

 Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the
front display when the power for the main unit is set to “On”.

−

 Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.

 Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device.

−

 If the connection for the equipment connected with an HDMI cable was
changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the
household AC outlet, “HDAVI Control” may not work. In this case, perform
the following operations.
1. When all equipment connected with the HDMI cable is turned on, turn
the TV (VIERA) on again.
2. Change the TV (VIERA) settings for the “HDAVI Control” function to
off, and then set to on again. (For more information, see the VIERA
operating instructions.)
3. Switch the VIERA input to HDMI connection with this unit, and after this
unit’s screen is displayed check that “HDAVI Control” is working.

−

USB

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 Check that the USB memory is inserted correctly.

 The format of the USB memory or of its contents is not compatible with the
unit. (The contents on the USB memory may be damaged.)

68, 69

 The USB memory contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are
not compatible with this unit.

 Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

−

 USB memories connected using a USB extension cable, a USB multi card
reader or USB hub may not be recognized by this unit.

−

 The USB host function of this unit may not work with some USB memory
devices.

−

 USB memories with storage capacity of more than 32 GB may not work in
some instances.

−

 Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.

Reference

The contents of the USB memory
cannot be read.

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Troubleshooting Guide
Playback Issues

Picture

TV reception worsens after
connecting the unit.

 This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and
other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from
electronics retailers.

The images from the unit do not
appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.

 Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV.

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−

8, 9

 Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

−

 The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold []
and [] on the main unit for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to
interlace.

−

 When connecting with component video cables to a television, check if
there is also an HDMI cable connected to an amplifier. If so, turn off the
equipment connected with an HDMI cable and set the “HDMI Priority” to
“Off” in the Setup menu.

 To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI
Priority” to “On” in the Setup menu.

 Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with
HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.

−

Status messages do not appear.

 Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.

The gray background does not
appear.

 Select “On” in “Gray Background” in the Setup menu.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands  If you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in the
left and right.
Setup menu to “Normal”.
Screen size is wrong.
 Check the settings for “TV Aspect”, “4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video”, or “4:3
TV settings for DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.

There is a lot of after-images when
playing video.

 Set “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.

When playing DVD-Video using
progressive output, one part of the
picture momentarily appears to be
doubled up.

 This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on
DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output.

 When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps
below:
(1) Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.
(2) Set “HDMI Priority” in the Setup menu to “Off” ( 59).
(3) Set “Component Output Signal” in the Setup menu to “480i” ( 58).

−

There is no apparent change
in picture quality when making
adjustments in the Video menu
using the on-screen menus.

 The effect cannot be seen with certain types of video.

−

Playback images of DVD-Video are
not smooth.

 When you set “Progressive/24p” to “24p”, images of DVD-Video
incompatible with 24p may not be played smoothly. Set to “Auto1” or
“Auto2”.

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Playback Issues
No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired
audio type.

Sound
 Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the
input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.

56, 65

 Check audio/video (AV) cables.

 Check if TV is muted.

−

 Check if amplifier is muted.

−

 Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

29, 35

 Sound is not output while fast-forwarding during chasing playback and
simultaneous record and playback.

−

 Set “V. Surround Sound” in the Audio menu to “Off” in the following cases:
– When using discs that do not have surround sound effects, such as
Karaoke discs
– When playing multilingual broadcast recordings

 The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the
HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

−

 Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with
HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.

−

 When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal is used for audio output and the
unit is connected to the television with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio
Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu.

 Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this
unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

−

 If you want to switch between the main audio or SAP audio, then output
both audio signals from the external equipment connected to this unit and
record the program on a DVD-RAM or Video tape.

 You have used a digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect
using an audio cable (analog connection).

56, 65

 There are discs whose audio cannot be changed due to how the disc was
created.

−

Reference

Cannot switch audio.

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Troubleshooting Guide
Playback Issues

Operation

Play fails to start even when
[ PLAY] is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.

 Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
 Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not
defective.
 The disc is dirty.
 You tried to play a blank disc or a disc that is unplayable on the unit.

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13
Cover
67
66, 67,
69

 When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be
possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case
use EP (6H) mode.

 You cannot play discs during DV Camcorder recording.

−

 This occurs between playlist chapters.

−

 This occurs as scenes change during Quick View.

−

 [-R]DL] [+R]DL] Images and audio may be interrupted momentarily when
play reaches the point where the recording passed from the first layer to
the second.

DVD-Video is not played.

 You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Change this setting.

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles
cannot be selected.

 The languages are not recorded on the disc.

−

 You may have to use the disc’s own menus to select languages and audio
tracks.

No subtitles.

 When progressive output is on, TV’s closed captions cannot be displayed.
Go to the Setup menu and turn this unit’s closed captions on.

 If connecting with the DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals, closed
caption cannot be displayed by this unit while playing tape. Make the
settings and display on a TV that supports Closed Captioning.

−

 Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

−

 Set “Subtitle” in the Disc menu to “On”.

Angle cannot be changed.

 This function depends on software availability. Angles can only be
changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.

−

You have forgotten your ratings
password.

 With the tray open, press and hold [ REC] and [] on the main unit
simultaneously for about 5 or more seconds.

Quick View does not work.

 This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital.

−

 This does not work while recording in XP or FR mode.

−

The resume play function
does not work.

 Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the
tray is opened.

−

Cannot see the beginning of the
recording played.

 (If you connected this unit to an “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an
HDMI cable) When [ PLAY] is pressed on this unit’s remote control
to start play, you may not be able to see the beginning of the recording
played until the picture is displayed on the TV. Using [] or [], return
to the beginning of the recording.

−

Audio and video momentarily
pause.

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Playback Issues

VHS

Page

On-screen display indicators for
video cassette playback do not
appear.

 Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.
– Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen display indicators for video
cassette playback.
– The on-screen indicator for video cassette playback will not be displayed
when this unit is connected to the TV with the DVD PRIORITY output
terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal.

The gray background appears
during playback.

 You are playing a blank or poor quality portion of the tape.

−

 You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can
cause the gray background to appear.

−

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

 Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

There is noise when playing a video
tape.

 Adjust the tracking.

 The tape is old or damaged.

−

Cannot play.

 Tapes recorded under a TV system other than NTSC (PAL, SECAM, etc.)
cannot be played.

−

The playback screen flickers.

 The video head is dirty.

 The tape is old or damaged.

−

Recording Issues

36, 56

DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/Copying/External Input
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 You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on.
Insert a disc the unit can record onto.

 [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] The disc is unformatted. Format the disc.

 The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is
protected with the “DVD Management” settings.

 Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be
recorded (CPRM).

21, 66,
84

 The disc is full or nearly full. Delete unneeded recordings or use another
disc.

20, 40,
48

 You cannot record on finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL, or DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) discs.

−

 If you repeatedly insert discs or turn the unit on and off about 50 times or
more, the recording or editing of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video
format), +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled.

−

 A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, or +RW
disc recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD
recorders.

−

 The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.

−

Reference

Cannot record.

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Troubleshooting Guide
Recording Issues

DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/Copying/External Input (continued)
Page

Recording does not stop even when
[ STOP] is pressed.

 If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick
Start” is set to “On”, you cannot stop recording for a few seconds.

Scheduled recording does not work
properly.

 The scheduled recording program is incorrect or different scheduled
recording times overlap. Correct the program.

 The unit is not on scheduled recording standby. (“” on the unit’s display
is not on.) Press [ DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit off and make sure
that “” is on.
 When using the set top box, make sure the set top box is turned on.
 When the set top box is controlled with this unit, install the Set Top Box
Control cable correctly.
 The clock is not correct. Set the clock.

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8, 52
53

The scheduled recording program
remains even after recording
finishes.

 The scheduled recording program remains if set to daily or weekly.

Part or all of a recording has been
lost.

 If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC
outlet while recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may
become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost recordings
or discs. You will have to format the disc ([RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new
disc.

−

Cannot copy VHS to DVD.

 The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is
protected with the “DVD Management” settings.

 Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copyprotected to prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected video tapes
cannot be properly recorded.

−

 You cannot use the copying function when the FUNCTIONS window, the
Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.

−

 A video cassette without the accidental erasure prevention tab is inserted.
Use a video cassette with an accidental erasure prevention tab.

−

 Some DVDs on the market (including rental DVDs) are copy-protected to
prevent illegal reproductions. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be properly
recorded.

−

 You cannot use the copying function when the FUNCTIONS window, the
Scheduled Recording List screen, etc. are displayed.

−

The sound level after editing is not
equal on DVD and on VHS.

 The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc.
When the sound level in a particular part of the sound source is soft or
loud, the sound may be recorded loudly or softly on a video tape.

−

Stripe-shaped black noise is
recorded.

 An external playback device is interfering with the TV because the device is
too close to the TV. Move the device away from the TV.

−

Cannot record video or sound from
the external device.

 The external device is not correctly connected.
 The proper external input channel (IN1, IN2, or DV) is not selected. Press
[INPUT SELECT] to change.

The DV Camcorder recording
function does not work.

 If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the
connections and the DV equipment settings.

 You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear
on the television.

−

 Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in
the DV equipment are not successive.

−

 Depending on the equipment, the DV Camcorder recording may not
operate properly.

−

 You can only record audio/video images on a DV tape.

−

Cannot copy DVD to VHS.

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Recording Issues

VHS Recording

Page

“ ” flashes when I try to start
recording.

 A video cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette with an accidental
erasure prevention tab.

Cannot record.

 The accidental erasure prevention tab has been removed. Cover the hole
with adhesive tape.

Editing Issues

DVD & SD

Page

 The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

 Disc may be defective or of poor quality.

−

 You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit.

 [+RW] Discs created on a computer may not be formatted.

−

 The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it
off or remove the disc.
The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power.

−

 These operations are not possible with still pictures.

−

Cannot delete chapters.

 When the chapter is too short to delete, use “Combine Chapters” to make
the chapter longer [RAM].

The available recording time
doesn’t increase even after deleting
recordings on the disc.

 Available space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, or +R DL does not increase
even after deleting previous recordings.

−

 Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases when
you delete the last recording.

−

Cannot format.

Cannot create chapters.

Editing Issues

Still Pictures

Page

Cannot display the Direct Navigator
screen.

 This screen cannot be displayed while recording or copying.

−

Cannot edit or format a card.

 Release the card’s protection setting. With some cards, the “Write
Protection Off” message sometimes appears on the screen even when
protection has been set.

The contents of the card cannot be
read.

 The card format is not compatible with the unit. The contents on the card
may be damaged.

 Format using FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32 with other equipment or format the
card with this unit.

 The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not
compatible with this unit.

 Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

−

 SD Memory Cards (from 8 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC Memory Card (4 GB,
8 GB, 16 GB) can be used with this unit.

−

 When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.

−

 When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time.
Format the disc or card.

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Reference

Copying, deleting, and setting
protection take a long time.

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Glossary
Bitstream

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is
converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a
decoder.

Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital
video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports highdefinition video output (720p, 1080i and 1080p) from HDMI AV OUT
terminal. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible
television is required.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with
CPRM-compatible recorders and discs.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is
called decoding.

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If
you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the
data will be compressed to 1/10-1/100 of its original size. The benefit of
JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of
compression.

Dolby Digital

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

Decoder

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method.

Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some
discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1channel audio recorded on DVDs through your TV’s speakers. Some
discs prohibit down-mixing. If this is the case, this unit can only output
the front two channels.

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately
one-tenth of its size without any significant loss of audio quality.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they will be
viewed on a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t
fit regular TVs (4:3 aspect ratio). 2 styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and
“Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
Pan & Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture
fills the screen.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are
possible.

Letterbox:

Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that
can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level
of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means
reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means
you can hear dialog clearly at low volume.

Film and Video
DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. The unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally
being 24 frames per second.
Video is 60 fields per second (2 fields making up 1 frame).

Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.
possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVDR, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL on the
unit. After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer
record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become
recordable.

Folder
This is a place on the memory card where groups of data are stored
together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still
pictures (JPEG) are stored.

Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format), +RW
and SD Card on this unit.
Formatting irrevocably erases all contents.

Frame and field
Frame refers to the single images that constitute the video you see on
your TV. Each frame consists of 2 fields.
W

Frame

Field

Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the picture so the picture
itself appears in an aspect ratio of
16:9.

Progressive/Interlace
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.
This is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your TV must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Protection
You can prevent accidental erasure by setting writing protection or
erasure protection.

Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the
original sound.

Thumbnail
This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display
multiple pictures in the form of a matrix.

1080i
In one high definition image, 1080 alternating scan lines pass every
1/60th of a second to create an interlace image. Because 1080i more
than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the detail is much
clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

1080p
In one high definition image, 1080 scan lines pass at the same
time every 1/60th of a second to create a progressive image. Since
progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a
minimal amount of screen flicker.

720p
In one high definition image, 720 scan lines pass at the same
time every 1/60th of a second to create a progressive image. Since
progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a
minimal amount of screen flicker.

Field

A frame still shows 2 fields, so there may be some blurring between
them, but picture quality is generally better.

A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but
there is no blurring.

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Specifications
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Approx. 34 W
Approx. 3.1 W
Approx. 13.3 W

Recordable discs:
DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
2−3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)
2−5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)
DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
1−4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
1−8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0)
1−16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)
DVD-R (DL): 2−4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)
2−8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)
DVD-RW:
1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
1−2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
2−4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
2−6X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
+R (SL): 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0)
2.4−4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
2.4−8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
2.4−16X SPEED (Ver. 1.3)
+R (DL): 2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0)
2.4−8X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
+RW:
2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)
2.4−4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2)
Recording system:
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R:
DVD-Video format
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):
DVD-Video format
DVD-RW:
DVD-Video format
+R
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW
Recording time:
Max. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: Approx. 1 hour
LP: Approx. 4 hours

SP: Approx. 2 hours
EP: Approx. 6 hours or
8 hours

Playable discs:
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R:
DVD-Video format, MP3, JPEG
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer):
DVD-Video format, MP3, JPEG
DVD-RW:
DVD Video Recording format, DVD-Video format
+R
+R DL (Double Layer)
+RW
DVD-Video, CD-Audio (CD-DA)
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, MP3, JPEG)
Optical pick-up:
System with 1 lens, 2 integration units
(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)
LASER Specification:
Class I LASER Product
Wave Length:
Laser Power:

780 nm (CDs)
662 nm (DVDs)
No hazardous radiation
is emitted with the safety
protection

Television system:
TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields

Video system:
Recording system: (for DVD)
MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Input:
LINE (pin jack) 2
S connector 2

Y:
C:

1.0 Vp-p; 75 
1.0 Vp-p; 75 
0.286 Vp-p; 75 

Output: (for DVD PRIORITY 1)
LINE (pin jack) 2
S connector 1

1.0 Vp-p; 75 
Y:
1.0 Vp-p; 75 
C:
0.286 Vp-p; 75 
Component video output: (for DVD PRIORITY)
Y:
Y, PB, PR 1
1.0 Vp-p; 75 
(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
PB: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 
PR: 0.7 Vp-p; 75 
Audio system:
Recording system: (for DVD)
Dolby Digital (2 ch)
Analog Input:
LINE (pin jack) 2
Reference input: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Input impedance: 22 k
Analog Output: (for DVD PRIORITY 1)
LINE (pin jack) 2
Reference output: 309 mVrms
FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance: 1 k
(Load impedance: 10 k)
Number of channels: (for DVD)
Recording: 2 channels
Playback: 2 channels
Number of track: (for VHS)
HiFi: 2 track
Normal: 1 track
Digital Output: (for DVD PRIORITY)
Digital audio optical output connector 1
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)
VHS:
Recording format:
VHS Video Cassette System Standard with FM audio
Heads:
4 Helical Scan Heads for Video
2 Helical Scan Heads for FM audio
1 Fixed Head for Normal audio
Tape speed/Recording time:
SP: 33.35 mm/s, 120 min (with T-120 cassette)
EP: 11.12 mm/s, 360 min (with T-120 cassette)
FF/REW time: FF/REW: Approx. 60 s (with T-120 cassette)
Jet REW: Approx. 43 s (with T-120 cassette)
HDMI Output: 19 Pin type A 1
HDMI:
480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p
This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
DV Input:

IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 Pin 1

USB Port:

Type A 1

SD Card Slot: SD Memory Card Slot: 1
Compatible media:
SD Memory Card

Includes SDHC compatible card (Class is not
supported.) and miniSD Cards (A miniSD Adaptor
needs to be inserted.)
Format:
FAT12, FAT16 (In case of SD Memory Card)
FAT32 (In case of SDHC Memory Card)

Long file name is unsupported.
Still Picture (JPEG)
Image File Format: JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system) Sub sampling 4:2:2, 4:2:0
Number of pixels:
34 34 to 6144 4096

Reference

Power supply:
Power consumption:
Standby mode: (Shipping Condition)
(User Setting: Quick Start: ON)

Set Top Box Control Terminal: 1
Regional Code: # 1

Quick Start for Recording
1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM

From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts
about 1 second after first pressing the Power button and then
sequentially pressing the REC button (Quick Start Mode).
 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
 Useable capacity will be less (SD Card).

Clock unit:

Quartz-controlled 12-hour digital display

Operating temperature range:
5 C to 40 C (41 F to 104 F)
Operating humidity range:
35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Dimensions (W  H  D):
430 mm  84 mm  345 mm
[1615/16  35/16  135/8]
Mass (Weight): Approx. 5.4 kg (11.90 lbs)

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Product Service
1. Damage requiring service−The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been
damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing−Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other
servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts−When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts
that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
4. Safety check−After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper
working condition.

Product information

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
DMR-EA38V
SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER

For product information or assistance with product operation:
Refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 87.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0+Digital
Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and
5,583,936.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd.
EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd.
VIERA LinkTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are
provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic DVD Recorder
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name
DVD Recorder
Rechargeable Batteries,
DVD-RAM Disc (in
exchange for defective
item)

Parts

Labor

One (1) Year

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase
date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning
damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or
other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and
from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded content. The
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during
or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If
the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
Reference

npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
As of January 2007

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Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference)
Conexión básica
Nota: Puede que los terminales en el panel
trasero de su TV y en el aparato integrando
el convertidor y el descodificador no
sean similares a como se ilustran a
continuación. Por favor consulte las
etiquetas de los terminales con atención
para asegurar conexiones correctas.

Conexión a una televisión y un aparato
integrando el convertidor y el descodificador

Preparación:
Ponga en marcha el televisor y seleccione la fuente
de imagen adecuada correcta de acuerdo a las
conexiones de la unidad. (Por ejemplo: entrada AV)
Cuando utiliza aparato integrando el convertidor y el
descodificador, asegúrese de que esté encendido.

Ajuste del control del aparato integrando el
convertidor y el descodificador y del reloj
DVD/VHS
POWER

A la toma de
corriente de CA
(CA 120 V, 60Hz)

Panel trasero de la TV

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

paso
7

VHF/UHF
RF IN

AUDIO IN VIDEO
R
L IN

Panel trasero de
este aparato

paso

Rojo Blanco Amarillo

para encender el aparato.
– Cuando esta unidad esté conectada
a un televisor Panasonic (VIERA) que
admita señales HDAVI Control 3 y
esté correctamente configurado, éste
automáticamente recopilará la información
de configuración del televisor. Siga los
mensajes que le aparecerán en pantalla.

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

DVD/VHS COMMON OUT

AV OUT

VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

PR
S VIDEO

AC IN

SET TOP BOX
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
CONTROL

R-AUDIO

-L

OPTICAL

VIDEO

IN1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
((PCM/BITSTREAM))

DVD PRIORITY OUT

Cable de pared o señal
Rojo Blanco Amarillo
de antena por vía satélite
paso

paso

,  para
seleccionar el idioma,
y luego OK

Select Language
Seleccione el idioma
Sélection de langue
English
Español
Français

Press OK
Pulse OK
Appuyer sur OK

Rojo Blanco Amarillo
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R
L OUT

RF IN/
SATELLITE IN

RF OUT

Panel trasero del aparato integrando
el convertidor y el descodificador
paso El cable de control aparato integrando el convertidor
y el descodificador es necesario para utilizar un
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aparato integrando el convertidor y el descodificador
con el mando a distancia de esta unidad.
Coloque el cable de control del aparato integrando el
convertidor y el descodificador delante del sensor de
señal del aparato.
Lea las instrucciones de funcionamiento del aparato
integrando el convertidor y el descodificador para saber cómo
posicionar el sensor de señal.

Si fuera necesario, utilice una cinta adhesivo de doble cara
(incluida) para sujetar el cable de control del aparato integrando
el convertidor y el descodificador en una superficie plana.

Para disfrutar de una mejor calidad de imagen

El terminal S VIDEO OUT logra una imagen más
viva que la del terminal VIDEO OUT.
(Los resultados reales dependen de la televisión).
Los terminales COMPONENT VIDEO OUT en este
aparato se pueden utilizar para la salida entrelazada
o progresiva, para proporcionar una imagen más pura
que la del terminal S VIDEO OUT.
Cuando esté conectado a una unidad compatible con
señales HDMI, se transmitirá una señal digital de audio
y vídeo sin comprimir, lo que le permitirá disfrutar de
mayor calidad de imagen y sonido con solo un cable.

,  para seleccionar la relación
de aspecto de la TV en “TV de
4:3” o en “TV ancho de 16:9”, y
luego OK
Al conectar a una TV con relación de aspecto 4:3
seleccione “TV de 4:3”.
Al conectar a una TV con pantalla
panorámica de 16:9
seleccione “TV ancho de 16:9”.

,  para seleccionar la función
de inicio rápido “Encendido” u
“Apagado”, luego OK
Ajuste Infrarojo de Recep. Mult.

,  para el
ajuste del control
del aparato
integrando el
convertidor y el descodificador,
“Sí” o “No”, luego OK
Esta unidad puede controlar su receptor
multimedia cuando se conecta en la
entrada IN1 usando un cable de control.
Desea empezar la programación ahora?

–Si selecciona “No”, entonces se muestra
la pantalla “Ajuste manual del reloj” en el
aparato ( 89, paso 10).

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Ajuste manual del reloj:
,  para seleccionar el
elemento que desea cambiar.

Ajuste Infrarojo de Recep. Mult.:
,  para seleccionar un
elemento, luego OK
Tipo Receptor Multimedia
– Seleccione el servicio utilizado.
Marca
– Seleccione la marca del aparato integrando
el convertidor y el descodificador.
Máximo de dígitos
– Seleccione el número máximo de dígitos de
canal a introducir en su aparato integrando el
convertidor y el descodificador.
Tecla de operación OK
– Seleccione si confirmar o no un canal
pulsando OK conforme con su aparato
integrante el codificador y el descodificador.

,  para seleccionar “Prueba”, luego
– Aparece la pantalla de confirmación.

,  para cambiar el ajuste.
– Repita los pasos 10–11 para cambiar los
demás elementos.

para confirmar una nueva
fecha y hora.
– El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.

Reproducción de discos o videocasetes
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]
[-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VHS]
DVD/VHS
POWER

Introduzca un canal que pueda recibir su aparato
integrante el convertidor y el descodificador.

, para seleccionar la posición en
que ha sido introducido el canal y , 
para ajustar el número, luego OK

DRIVE
SELECT

para encender el aparato.

para seleccionar el
dispositivo (DVD o VHS).

Inserte un disco o videocasete VHS.
,  para seleccionar el
elemento, luego OK
Si, seleccione otros canales
– Aunque esta unidad pueda seleccionar un canal en el
aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador,
se recomienda seleccionar “Si, seleccione otros
canales” y comprobar si se pueden seleccionar y
controlar correctamente otros canales. ( Paso 8)
Si, programación completa
– Salga de la pantalla de ajuste del control del aparato
integrante el convertidor y el descodificador.
No, Intentar otro código
– Seleccione esta opción si hay canales que no se
pueden seleccionar.
Si los canales no se pueden seleccionar
como se han ajustado, luego se visualizará
“Sí, empezar de nuevo.” o “No, salir”.
“Sí, empezar de nuevo.” : Vuelva al Paso 6.
Ajuste de nuevo los canales.
“No, salir” : El aparato integrante el convertidor y
el descodificador no se controla con esta unidad.
Si no se puede seleccionar ningún canal, entonces
esta unidad no puede controlar correctamente el
aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador.

PLAY

Consejos prácticos
Detener la reproducción
Oprima [ STOP].
[DVD]
–La posición de detención se memoriza.
–La posición de detención se borrará al pulsar el botón
[ STOP] dos o más veces, o al pulsar [OPEN/CLOSE].
Pausar la reproducción
Oprima [ PAUSE].
–Oprima de nuevo para reiniciar la reproducción.
Selección de grabaciones para reproducir
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Realice los pasos 1 a 3 de “Reproducción de discos o
videocasetes” ( arriba).
1. Oprima [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2. Oprima [, , , ] para seleccionar la grabación que desea
ver, luego oprima [OK].

Español

Aparece la pantalla de confirmación.

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Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference)
Grabación de programas desde el aparato
integrante el convertidor y el descodificador

Grabación programada
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS]
Preparación:
[RAM] Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección.
[VHS] Asegúrese de que la pestaña contra
borradura accidental esté intacta.
Use un disco o casete VHS con suficiente espacio
en blanco disponible.

Preparación:
[RAM] Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección.
[VHS] Asegúrese de que la pestaña contra
borradura accidental esté intacta.
Inserte un disco o casete VHS con suficiente
espacio en blanco disponible.
Confirme que el reloj en el visualizador del aparato
esté ajustado con la hora correcta.

DVD/VHS
POWER

DRIVE
SELECT

para encender el aparato.

para seleccionar el
dispositivo (DVD o VHS).

Inserte un disco o videocasete VHS.
4a

Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el
descodificador se controla con esta unidad:
TRACKING/V-LOCK

para seleccionar el canal
deseado.

o
4b

Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el
descodificador no está controlado con esta unidad:
INPUT SELECT

para seleccionar “IN1” o
“IN2”.

– Seleccione un canal en el equipo conectado.
REC MODE

para seleccionar el modo
de grabación.
REC

,  para seleccionar “Nueva
grabación programada”, luego OK
 ,  para desplazarse a través
de los elementos, y ,  para
ajustarlos.
Canal/Entrada

– Emisora de TV/Entrada externa

Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el
descodificador se controla con esta unidad:
Oprima los botones numerados para ajustar el canal.
Cuando el aparato integrante el convertidor y el
descodificador no está controlado con esta unidad:
Seleccione la entrada a la que está conectado el
aparato integrante el convertidor y el descodificador y
ajuste un canal en el equipo conectado antes de que
empiece la grabación programada.

Fecha/Frecuencia – Puede ajustar un programa
diario o semanal.
Act. (hora de inicio) / Des. (hora de finalización)
– Mantenga el botón
oprimido para cambiar en
incrementos de 30 minutos.
Unid.
– DVD o VHS
Modo
– Modo de grabación
Nombre (sólo para discos)
– Oprima [OK], para
introducir el texto en la
pantalla de nombre.
GRABACIÓN
PROGRAMADA

para comenzar a grabar.

Canal/
Entrada

Tiempo grabación restante

Fecha/
Frecuencia

4-1

Act.
:

VHS 2:00 SP DVD 0:33 XP
5/ 4 Vie
6:11 PM

Des.

Unid. Modo

Nombre

Consejos prácticos

Vista preliminar del canal seleccionado

Ingrese el canal/Entrada
Para enviar desde el teclado
por favor presione SUB MENU..
OK

SUB MENU

Suprim.

Número

Pausar la grabación
Oprima [ PAUSE].
–Oprima de nuevo para reiniciar la grabación.
Detener la grabación
Oprima [ STOP].

DVD/VHS
POWER

−Repita los pasos 2 a 4 para programar
otras grabaciones.

cuando haya finalizado los
cambios de programación.
−El indicador “” se enciende en el
visualizador del aparato.

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Copiar
Copiar (VHS

DVD)

Borrado de grabaciones con el navegador
de borrado (BORRAR Navegador)
Importante: Una vez borrados, los contenidos no podrán recuperarse.

[VHS]

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Preparación:
[RAM] Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección.
Inserte un disco con suficiente espacio en blanco
disponible.
Seleccione el modo de grabación de DVD.
Inserte la cinta VHS que contenga el programa a
ser copiado. Detenga la cinta en el punto desde el
quiera empezar a copiar.
En el aparato principal
Mientras que tanto el dispositivo de DVD, como
de VHS se encuentran detenidos

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Preparación:
Inserte un disco y oprima [ OPEN/CLOSE] de
nuevo para cerrar la bandeja.
Si el disco está protegido, libere la protección.
DRIVE
SELECT

para seleccionar el dispositivo DVD.
Con el aparato sin estar en ejecución

Oprima y mantenga
oprimiendo por alrededor
de 3 segundos.

COPYING

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
REC

para copiar y automáticamente
finalizar al acabar.
−Si oprime [ STOP], puede cancelar
el copiado.

,  para seleccionar “Borrar”, y luego

, , ,  para seleccionar la
grabación, y luego OK

−O−
PLAY

para copiar sin finalizar.
−Si oprime [ STOP], puede
cancelar el copiado.

−La copia se finaliza automáticamente cuando la cinta
alcanza su final o cuando el disco se llena.

Copiar (DVD

VHS)

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[VHS]
Preparación:
[VHS] Asegúrese de que la pestaña contra
borradura accidental esté intacta.
Inserte una cinta VHS con suficiente espacio en
blanco disponible. Detenga la cinta en el punto al
que quiera empezar a copiar.
Seleccione el modo de grabación de VHS.
Inserte el disco que contenga el programa a ser copiado.

 para seleccionar “Borrar”, y luego

Consejos prácticos
Para volver a la pantalla anterior
Oprima [RETURN].
Para ver otras páginas
Oprima [, , , ] para seleccionar “Atrás” o “Avanza” y oprima
[OK].
También puede oprimir [, ] para ver otras páginas.
Edición múltiple
Seleccione con [, , , ] y oprima [PAUSE]. (Repetir.)
Aparece una marca de verificación. Oprima [PAUSE] de nuevo
para cancelar.
Borrar grabaciones durante la reproducción
1. Durante la reproducción, pulse [DELETE].
2. Pulse [] para seleccionar “Borrar”; a continuación, pulse [OK].

En el aparato principal

Oprima y mantenga
oprimiendo por alrededor
de 3 segundos.

Español

COPYING

−La copia automáticamente se detiene
cuando la reproducción del disco
finaliza o cuando la cinta llega al final.

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Index
 Angle .................................................... 50
Audio
attributes............................................ 50
language............................................ 54
Auto Mode ............................................ 22
 Change Thumbnail .............................. 41
Chasing Playback................................ 24
Cleaning
disc .................................................... 67
lens ...................................................... 3
main unit .............................................. 3
video heads ......................................... 3
Clock Settings ..................................... 53
Closed Caption .................................... 57
CM Skip ................................................ 29
Connection
amplifier, system component ............. 65
DV IN terminal ................................... 27
external device ............................ 26, 27
HDMI ............................................. 9, 65
set top box ........................................... 8
television ....................... 8, 9, 63, 64, 65
Copying Recordings ......................18, 19
Copying Still Pictures ......................... 44
CPRM.................................................... 84
Create Chapter ...............................29, 46
Create DVD Top Menu ......................... 49
 Delete
album........................................... 43, 45
all recordings ..................................... 48
chapter .............................................. 46
recording ..................................... 20, 40
still picture ................................... 43, 45
Delete Navigator .............................20, 45
Dialog Enhancer .................................. 51
Direct Navigator .............................28, 40
Divide Recording ................................. 41
DNR ...................................................... 51
DST ....................................................... 12
DV Camcorder recording .................... 27
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW ............... 66

 Enter name
album........................................... 37, 43
disc .............................................. 37, 47
recording ..................................... 37, 40
Erasure prevention tab ....................... 13
External Device ..............................26, 27
 Finalize ......................................23, 49, 84
Flexible Recording .............................. 24
Format .......................................23, 48, 84
FR (Flexible Recording) Mode............ 22
FUNCTIONS Window ........................... 37
 HDAVI Control .................................38, 39
HDMI ......................................9, 59, 65, 84
 Jet Rewind ........................................... 34
JPEG..........................................32, 69, 84
 Language
code list ............................................. 51
on-screen .......................................... 57
soundtrack ......................................... 50
subtitle ............................................... 50
 Menu
MP3 ................................................... 31
on-screen .......................................... 50
Pictures ............................................. 32
Setup ................................................. 52
Mode
recording ........................................... 22
still mode ........................................... 55
MP3 ............................................31, 69, 84
 Noise reduction (NR)
DNR................................................... 51
Line-in NR ......................................... 51
 On-screen
language............................................ 57
menus................................................ 50
status messages ............................... 36
 PCM Down Conversion ....................... 56
Picture .................................................. 51
Playlist.................................................. 30
Progressive.......................................... 84
Properties
playlist ............................................... 30
recording ........................................... 40
still picture ......................................... 33

Protection
album................................................. 43
card ................................................... 47
cartridge ............................................ 47
disc .................................................... 47
recording ........................................... 41
still picture ......................................... 43
 Quick Start ........................................... 53
Quick View ........................................... 29
 Ratings ................................................. 54
Record
Flexible Recording ............................. 24
from a VCR ........................................ 26
mode ................................................. 22
scheduled .................................... 17, 25
Remaining tape time ........................... 36
Repeat play .....................................35, 50
Restore Default Settings .................... 53
Resume play function ......................... 14
 Scheduled recording .....................17, 25
SD Card ...........................................13, 68
Setup menu.......................................... 52
Simultaneous record and playback ... 24
Soundtrack .......................................... 50
Status Messages ................................. 36
Still Pictures
Copying ............................................. 44
edit..................................................... 42
play .................................................... 32
Subtitle ................................................. 50
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) .......... 35
 Thumbnail ............................................ 84
Time Slip .............................................. 29
Tracking................................................ 35
TV aspect ............................................. 58
 USB
Copy .................................................. 44
Insert ................................................. 13
Play
MP3 ................................................ 31
still picture ...................................... 32
Supported formats............................. 68
 VHS settings ........................................ 60
VIERA Link ................................38, 39, 60
VISS ...................................................... 34
VP mode ............................................... 22
V. Surround Sound. ............................. 51

–If you see this symbol–
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

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Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
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